Common Antibiotics: Pharmacologic Strategies by Drug Class for Infection Management N192B

1 Lesson 2.5 Credit Hours
2.5 Pharmacology Hours
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Course Summary

Expiration Date: 07/08/2028

Antibiotics are essential for managing bacterial infections, but their effective use depends on understanding pharmacologic differences among drug classes. This course reviews key antibiotic groups, including beta-lactams, cephalosporins, macrolides, sulfonamides, fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines, glycopeptides, and others, focusing on their mechanisms of action, antimicrobial spectra, clinical indications, adverse effects, and monitoring needs. The content aligns with current guidelines for common infections, including urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and skin infections. The course emphasizes safe prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship to optimize outcomes and reduce resistance.

Course Format

Homestudy

Course Syllabus

Introduction
Drug Classes and Common Antibiotics
- Beta Lactams
- Sulfonamides
- Nitrofurantoin
- Macrolides
- Tetracyclines
- Fluoroquinolones
- Vancomycin
- Clindamycin
- Fosfomycin
- Aminoglycosides
- Linezolid
- Nitroimidazoles
Interprofessional Health Team Roles in Antibiotic Management
Journal Club: Expanding Nursing Roles in Surgical Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Purpose
- Methods
- Results
Summary

Author

Richard Daniels, PharmD, BCPS

Richard “Cole” Daniels earned his Doctor of Pharmacy(PharmD) from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy at the University of Montana in 2018. Throughout pharmacy school he completed a 3-year internship at Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana in which he gained valuable experience in an acute care setting. Cole currently serves as a psychiatric clinical staff pharmacist at the Montana State Hospital. He has over 11 years of pharmacy experience having worked in several settings including retail, acute care, and inpatient psychiatric care. Cole has a diverse set of interests. However, acute care medicine, infectious disease, pain management, and asthma/COPD are a primary focus of his at the Montana State Hospital. He obtained board certification as a certified pharmacotherapy specialist in the Spring of 2022.