Pharmacology of Antibiotics: Part 1
Pharmacology of Antibiotics: Part 1 is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 03/15/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 3/15/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Selection of antibiotics requires some knowledge about the type of organism as well as the drug’s mechanism of action and spectrum of activity. Clinical experience is vital when prescribing antibiotics, as empirical dispensing has led to the major problem of bacterial resistance to almost every known antibiotic (Giacomini et al., 2021). This course seeks to clarify information on different types of antibiotics, indications and dosing for use, as well as adverse effects of use.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to introduce healthcare professionals in acute care to information on antibiotics.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Review the classification and bacterial coverage of various classes of antibiotics.
• Describe the indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of these antibiotics.