In this recording, you’ll learn proper prescribing, patient education and monitoring procedures for a variety of drug regimens used to treat common acute and chronic infectious diseases.
Jason Cota – Pharmacology of Infectious Diseases
Antimicrobials
Drug classes
Pharmacokinetic Properties
Concentration-dependent killing
Time-dependent killing
Post-antibiotic effect
Common interactions with other drugs
Antibacterial Allergies – Sulfa and Penicillin
Define true allergy
Sulfonamide antibiotics vs non-antibiotics
Penicillin – Cephalosporin cross-sensitivity
Bacteria
Differentiation
Normal flora
Common pathogens
Antibacterial Resistance – Contributing Factors
Trends
Mechanisms of resistance
Contributing factors
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus – Community versus Hospital Acquired
Differentiating between CA- and HA-MRSA
Current clinical practice guidelines
Pharmacologic management
Enterobacteriaceae Resistance
Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)
What are ESBLs
Pharmacologic management
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
What are CREs
Pharmacologic management
Urinary Tract Infections
Bacterial Etiology, Signs and Symptoms and Diagnosis
Cystitis and pyelonephritis
Complicated and uncomplicated
UTIs in pregnancy
Treatment (IDSA Guideline Treatment Algorithm)
Acute
Recurrent and relapse
Clostridium Difficile Infection
Risk factors
Pharmacology management
Fecal Transplantation
Probiotics literature review
Community–Acquired Pneumonia
Bacterial etiology
Diagnosis
Typical vs. atypical
Treatment (IDSA/ATS Guidelines) and monitoring
Outpatient vs. inpatient
Empiric treatment
Healthcare–Associated Pneumonia
Bacterial etiology
Treatment (IDSA/ATS Guidelines)
Treatment Controversy
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Sinusitis and pharyngitis
Etiology (Viral vs. Bacterial)
Treatment
Bronchitis and Pertussis
Etiology (Viral vs. Bacterial)
Treatment
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Cellulitis
Diabetic foot infections
Bacterial etiology
Signs & symptoms
Treatment (IDSA Guidelines)
Osteomyelitis
Acute vs. Chronic
Oral considerations
Strategies to Improve Patient Adherence
IMS Model (Information-Motivation-Strategy)
Major predictors of poor adherence to medication
Antibacterial Resistance – Prevention Strategies
Mechanisms for drug resistance
12 steps to prevent antimicrobial resistance (CDC)
Antibiotic stewardship
Emerging and Reemerging Viral Infections
Animals as sources
Drivers and ecological factors
Modes of transmission
Pharmacology management
Influenza
Clinical features
Diagnosis
Pharmacology management
Immunizations (Adult)
Types of Vaccines
General recommendations
Contraindications & precautions
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Description:
In this recording, you’ll learn proper prescribing, patient education and monitoring procedures for a variety of drug regimens used to treat common acute and chronic infectious diseases. Choosing an antibacterial agent can be challenging, given the plethora of drugs available on the market and the emerging trend in bacterial resistance.
You will learn the pharmacology of different classes of antimicrobials used to treat infectious disease states encountered in clinical practice. Discover the spectrums of activity, pharmacokinetic characteristics and parameters for monitoring therapeutic outcomes. Emphasis is placed on the new antimicrobials and advances in evidence-based treatment guidelines. After watching, you will be better prepared to design appropriate and cost-effective drug regimens for improved therapeutic outcomes.
