Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PASTH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Explain the classes of drugs for the management of asthma.
Review the role of pharmacological agents in the management of asthma.
Describe considerations for clinical care related to pharmacotherapy use.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Severity
Differentials
Treatment Goals
Patient Self-Management
Short and Long-Term Control
Section 3: Treatment of Acute Exacerbations
SABAs
Systemic Corticosteroids
Anticholinergics
Status Asthmaticus
Section 4: Long-Term Asthma Treatment
ICSs
Long-Acting β-2 Agonists
Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (LAMAs)
Methylxanthines
Mast Cell Stabilizers
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRAs) and 5-Lipoxyganse Inhibitors
Immunomodulators
Epinephrine
Macrolide Antibiotics
Indications for Hospitalization
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Kelsey
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Johnny J. Bethea, II, RPh
Johnny received a B.S. Pharmacy degree from the College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has earned certificates in Medication Therapy Management, Injectable Medications, and Asthma Therapy Management. At Relias, Johnny serves as a Partner in Behavioral Health Solutions, where duties include serving on Clinical Analytics and Applications Team, developing algorithms to improve clinical outcomes, engineering clinical consultant, SME, writer, and editor. In addition, he has served on the Executive Board of Directors for CMHCs and other medical organizations, pharmacy manager, APPE Preceptor, and college of pharmacy dean’s advisory council.
Writer: Nicole Strickland, M.Ed., RN, CPAN
Nicole Strickland is a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) writer at Relias and a Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) with over a decade of experience in nursing and education, specializing in neurology and post-anesthesia care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Temple University. Her passion for instructional design led her to earn a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In her role, Nicole integrates her clinical and educational expertise to develop evidence-based, engaging content for healthcare professionals, focusing on translating complex medical information into practical, accessible learning materials.
Writer: Ashley M. Coffey, RN
Ashley Coffey, RN, BSN, BA is a SME nurse writer for Relias with a focus in Acute Care. She holds three bachelor's degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill: in English Literature, Linguistics, and Nursing. With over ten years of nursing experience in critical care, post-surgical care, and post-anesthesia care units in university and community hospitals across the United States, she fosters a particular passion for balancing time constraints with necessary, engaging education for nurses.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Pharmacists; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.