Antibacterial Antibiotics

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1h 39m
Updated 19 Dec 2023 Certificate2,017 Ratings
This Ausmed Course reviews the nature of antibacterial antibiotics: their indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosages and length of treatment for specific infections.

Content

5 Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Pretest
3 Questions
Overview of Antibacterial Antibiotics
4 Questions
18m
Beta-Lactams: Penicillins, Cephalosporins and Carbapenems
2 Questions
24m
Macrolides, Tetracyclines, Nitroimidazoles and Fosfomycin
2 Questions
17m
Nitrofurantoin, Lincosamides, Fluoroquinolones, Trimethoprim and Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole.
2 Questions
19m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Improve knowledge about the classification, indications, precautions, contraindications, adverse reactions, doses and drug interactions of antibacterial antibiotics.

2

Identify any problems relating to prescriptions of antibacterial antibiotics and communicate these with proposed solutions to the prescriber.

3

The ability to counsel patients on the correct use of antibacterial antibiotics with respect to dose, frequency of dosage and length of treatment.

Who it's for:

Pharmacists and healthcare professionals who are involved in the prescribing, dispensing and/or administration of antibacterial antibiotics throughout patient care.

Why it's needed:

Dispensing of antimicrobial medicines is fundamental in professional pharmacy practice. It involves a strong patient and ethical focus, as well as ongoing education in order to have a positive impact on patient outcomes. Pharmacists, as providers of medicines and advisors to medicine use, must fully understand the concepts and practical applications of these topics.

A knowledge of antibacterial antibiotics: their nature, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, drug interactions, dosages and duration of treatment for specific infections.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to provide healthcare professionals with education relating to therapeutic properties of antibacterial antibiotics.

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Last updated19 Dec 2023

Published26 Oct 2020

Due for review18 Dec 2025
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