Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MMDTR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029
Learning Objectives:
Describe the pathophysiology, risk factors, and precursor conditions of multiple myeloma.
Identify common clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and staging approaches.
Recognize current treatment modalities and supportive care strategies for multiple myeloma.
Outline:
Section 1: An Overview of Multiple Myeloma
An Overview of Multiple Myeloma
Robert’s Warning Signs
A Difficult Diagnosis
Pathophysiology of Multiple Myeloma
Risk Factors
Signs and Symptoms
Robert’s Symptoms
Initial Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
Staging
Types of Multiple Myeloma
Symptomatic Multiple Myeloma
Robert’s Diagnosis
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Treating Multiple Myeloma
Current Treatment Modalities
Corticosteroids
Immunomodulatory Agents
Proteasome Inhibitors
Monoclonal Antibodies
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
Chemotherapy Options
Radiation Therapy (RT)
Surgery
Robert’s Treatment
Combination Therapy in Multiple Myeloma
Triplet and Quadruplet Therapy
Newly Diagnosed Patients
Relapsed Disease
Novel Immunotherapies in Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Robert’s Plan
Supportive Care and Surveillance
Venous Thrombotic Events (VTEs)
Bone Disease and Osteopenia
Infection
Pain
Cancer-Related Fatigue
Renal Failure
Complementary and Integrative Therapies
Surveillance
Robert’s Next Steps
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Steven Marshall, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Dr. Marshall is the owner of See Doc Nurse Write, LLC, and provides health and medical writing, peer review, and subject matter expert review for a variety of clients. He holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Old Dominion University, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing. He obtained a Registered Nurse diploma from The Memorial Hospital of Danville School of Nursing. He has a diverse nursing experience background, including clinical, leadership, and education, dating back to the early 1990s. His areas of practice have included intensive care, emergency care, air and ground critical care transport, cardiothoracic surgery, inpatient physical rehabilitation, oncology, and infusion therapy. He obtained his CCRN certification in 1994 and maintains this credential in an Alumnus status.
Writer: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura is a Clinical Expert for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education, clinical development, and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.