- Risk factors and diagnostic parameters, including pulmonary functions tests
- Current treatment categories and classification systems (GOLD Groups and Grade for COPD; Steps for Asthma)
- Evaluate non-pharmacologic recommendations (smoking cessation, vaccinations, allergen avoidance/mitigation)
- Recommend pharmacologic interventions covering inhaled medications (SABAs, SAMAs, LABAs, LAMAs, ICS) and other therapies
- Common inhaler device types and considerations for individualizing inhaler selection
Create a Comprehensive Approach for the Management of Diabetes and Hypertension
- Risk factors and describe diagnostic laboratory parameters for prediabetes, diabetes, and hypertension
- Goals of therapy and how to individualize them (HbA1c; glucose monitoring; blood pressure targets and appropriate monitoring)
- Non-pharmacologic recommendations focusing on lifestyle modifications
- Evaluate pharmacologic options
- Best practice guidelines for biguanides, sulfonylureas, SGLT2i's, DPP-IVi's, GLP-1 RA's, and TZDs, statin therapy and low-dose aspirin
- Injection technique for diabetes agents
- Key patient education counseling points on specific drug classes