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Complex Pharmacotherapy Decisions for Chronic Disease Management: Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD, & Asthma
- Speaker:
- Kimmy Nguyen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, TTS
- Duration:
- 6 Hours 34 Minutes
- Copyright:
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Apr 24, 2025
- Product Code:
- RNV078936
- Media Type:
- DVD - Also available: Digital Seminar
Description
Struggling to keep up with evolving treatment guidelines and complex medication regimens for asthma, COPD, diabetes, and hypertension? You’re not alone.
Kimmy Nguyen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, an award winning, board-certified ambulatory care clinical pharmacy specialist, will equip you with the latest evidence-based strategies to confidently manage these chronic conditions, improving patient outcomes while reducing side effects and medication challenges.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of drug mechanisms, optimal place in therapy, and how to apply these insights to real-world patient cases. This includes advanced techniques for medication titration, side effect management, and aligning treatment with current evidence, ensuring that your care is rooted in science and best practices.
Go beyond the technical aspects of pharmacotherapy with emphasis on patient education and counseling. You’ll learn how to effectively communicate complex treatment plans, improve medication adherence, and empower patients to take an active role in their health. This personalized approach enhances patient satisfaction and long-term outcomes, setting your practice apart in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
And that’s not all. Patient access to medications is often a barrier to optimal care. Unlock the tools to navigate cost-saving strategies, such as patient assistance programs, to ensure that your patients have affordable access to the treatments they need.
You’ll leave this event with actionable insights, advanced clinical pearls, and practical communication techniques to optimize care and transform your practice. Don’t miss the chance to boost your confidence and make a lasting impact on your patients!
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Speaker
Kimmy Nguyen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, TTS Related seminars and products
Kimmy Nguyen, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, TTS is a clinical content specialist with Micromedex at Merative, where she develops and maintains evidence-based clinical decision support and drug information content used by healthcare professionals worldwide. She maintains board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy and advanced diabetes management and is recognized for her expertise in primary care pharmacotherapy.
Dr. Nguyen earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, followed by a PGY2 residency in ambulatory care pharmacy at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Wappingers Falls, NY. Prior to joining Merative, Dr. Nguyen served as an associate professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, where she taught across the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum and maintained an ambulatory care practice focused on the management of chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma, and COPD. Her work emphasized evidence-based prescribing, clinical decision-making, patient education, and improving medication access for underserved populations.
In her current role with Micromedex, Dr. Nguyen contributes to the development, review, and enhancement of clinical content and drug information resources. Her work focuses on translating emerging evidence, clinical guidelines, and regulatory updates into practical, actionable information that supports medication-related decision-making at the point of care.
Dr. Nguyen has authored book chapters and peer-reviewed publications on pharmacotherapy and patient communication. She serves as the blog coordinator for the Ambulatory Care Practice and Research Network (PRN) through the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). Her contributions to the profession have been recognized with multiple honors, including the 2025 Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Preceptor of the Year Award, the 2024 ACCP Ambulatory Care PRN Member of the Year Award, the 2021 Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award, and several teaching distinctions at Wilkes University.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Kimmy Nguyen has an employment relationship with Wilkes University and is a clinical advisor with Pyrls. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Kimmy Nguyen is a member of the American Pharmacists Association, the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association.
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Objectives
- Determine asthma and COPD classification using objective and subjective criteria according to evidence-based guidelines.
- Compare and contrast therapeutic interventions for asthma and COPD at initial presentation and follow-up management.
- Recognize patient-specific factors to consider when selecting inhaler devices and strategies to improve adherence to medication regimens.
- Identify and individualize goals of therapy for type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
- Distinguish between first-line and second-line pharmacologic treatment options for hypertension.
- Assess microvascular and macrovascular complications and the need for pharmacologic intervention in type 2 diabetes.
Outline
Updates in Asthma and COPD Pharmacotherapeutics - With a Breakdown of Inhaler Devices- 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
Target Audience
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians
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