Understanding the Use of Monoclonal Antibodies for Severe Asthma- Kristi Kelley

April 18, 2024

Within the healthcare setting, nurses play a crucial role in assisting patients with asthma, in managing their inhaler therapy. However, these nurses may also notice that patients with severe asthma may be on new monoclonal antibody therapy. It is important to understand the administration, potential side effects, and clinical considerations for managing these medications to increase their knowledge about the medications these patients are taking.

 

 

Target Audience

This experience and knowledge-based course is intended for Nurses and Social Workers . 

Learning Objectives

1. Identify what a monoclonal antibody is.

2. Explain which types of asthma qualify for use of monoclonal antibodies.

3. Discuss the monoclonal antibodies that are indicated for use in asthma and the following: a. Mechanism of action b. Dose and administration c. Side effects d. Clinical pearls

4. Outline strategies for managing and minimizing potential side effects of monoclonal antibodies.

5. Address patient concerns and questions regarding monoclonal antibody therapy

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.20 ABN
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
  • 1.00 ABSWE
Course opens: 
04/17/2024
Course expires: 
04/17/2025
Event starts: 
04/18/2024 - 9:00am CDT
Event ends: 
04/18/2024 - 10:00am CDT
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Baptist Health Foundation Center for Medical and Surgical Care - Princeton Medical Center -
Birmingham, AL
United States

Kristi W. Kelley, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, BCACP, CDE, BC-ADM is a Clinical Professor at the Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. Dr. Kelley earned both her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (1999) and Doctor of Pharmacy (2000) degrees at the Harrison School of Pharmacy. She completed an ASHP-accredited Primary Care Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2001.

In addition to teaching in her clinical practice, Dr. Kelley is also involved in didactic teaching, service, and scholarship within the School.  Complementing her practice and research interests is Dr. Kelley’s involvement in professional associations, such as the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), the Alabama chapter of ASHP (ALSHP), the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), serving on a variety of committees and holding leadership roles.

While on faculty at Auburn, Dr. Kelley has been honored to receive the Hargreaves Faculty Mentor Award, Roche's Preceptor of the Year, and be recognized as a Preceptor of Excellence four times. Dr. Kelley was part of a three-member team that received the school's inaugural Excellence in Teaching award and were also recognized as the school's representatives at the 2014 AACP Annual Meeting as a "Teacher of the Year." In 2018, Dr. Kelley was again awarded HSOP's Excellence in Teaching award. In 2016, Dr. Kelley was the recipient of ACCP's Education Award.

Dr. Kelley’s scholarship interests include diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and pharmacy education. She has published and presented on these topics at both the regional and national level.  In addition, she has served as invited faculty for ASHP recertification programs and ACCP’s Teaching and Learning Academy/Certificate Program.

Practice Site

Dr. Kelley practices at the Continuity Clinics with Brookwood Baptist Health, Internal Medicine Residency Program in Birmingham, Alabama where she serves as non-physician faculty. She is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all pharmacy services related to patient care while precepting pharmacy students on ambulatory care rotations. During her time with HSOP, she has established clinical pharmacy services in three outpatient internal medicine clinics in the Birmingham area.

Michelle Allsup and Rula Al-azzawi, pharmacy students at Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy, are assisting with the development and presentation of this program.

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Auburn University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education; credits are recognized nationwide. The program is intended for Nurses and Social Workers. 

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a Board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515.

Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing education for social workers by the Alabama Board of Social Work Examiners. Provider Number: 0643.

Available Credit

  • 1.20 ABN
    Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy is a board-approved provider of continuing nursing education in Alabama by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Provider Number: ABNP1515
  • 1.00 ABSWE

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