Inpatient Antibiotic Therapy

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Bacteria 
   1. The Basics 
   2. Types of Bacterial Infections 
3. Pharmacology: Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Ceftriaxone, Vancomycin 
   1. Drug Class and Indication 
   2. Pharmacokinetics and Mechanisms of Action 
   3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Precautions 
   4. Contraindications and Adverse Effects 
4. Antimicrobial Resistance 
   1. What is Happening at the Cellular Level? 
   2. Statistical Evidence 
   3. Historical Timeline 
5. Common Drug-Resistant Bacteria  
6. Antibiotic Resistance Guidelines 
7. Antibiotic Stewardship Guidelines 
8. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Inpatient Antibiotic Therapy . It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. List three ways to classify bacteria. 
2. Summarize the characteristics of some bacteria that might contribute to antimicrobial resistance. 
3. Compare the mechanism of action of vancomycin and ceftriaxone. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

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