Explain considerations for selecting antibiotic therapy for
specific patient situations.(1 learning objectives)
2. Write a short paper discussing the use of antibiotics for
children,adult,and older adults. Discuss the clinical significance of
variations across the life span.(3 learning objectives).
Group Assignment:
1.As a group,construct a table listing each class of
antibiotics ( amino
glycosides,cephalosporins,fluoroquinolones,macrolides,lincosamides,monobactam,penicillins,sulfanilamides,tetracyclines,and
antimycobactrials).Label columns for therapeutic
actions,pharmacokinetics,contraindications,common adverse reactions,and
important drug-drug interactions. For each antibiotics group, complete the
table.(2 learning objectives)
2. Assign each group an antibiotic class ( amino glycosides,cephalosporins,fluoroquinolones,lincosamides,monobactam,penicillins,sulfonamides,tetracyclines,and
antimycobactrials) Each group Develops flash cards covering therapeutic
actions,pharmacokinetics,contraindications,common adverse reactions,and
important drug-drug interactions. Group quiz each other using flash cards.(2
learning objectives)
3.As a group,compared the nursing considerations for each
group of antibiotics ( amino glycosides,cephalosporins,fluoroquinolones,macrolides,monobactam,penicillins,sulfonamides,
tetracyclines, and antimycobactrials). Determine the similarities and
differences. Discuss how this information can be utilized in clinical
practice.(5 learning objectives).
Clinical Assignments:
1.in a clinical setting,review a culture and sensitivity
report.Explain the significance of findings and how the report determines the
appropriate antibiotic choice.(1 learning objectives)
2. Select a patient in the clinical setting who has a
prescribed antibiotic.Determine which antibiotic class the drug belongs to.
Describe the therapeutic actions,pharmacokinetics,contraindications,common
adverse reactions,and important drug-drug interactions for the ordered
antibiotic.(2 learning objectives).
3.Select a patient in the clinical setting who has a
prescribed antibiotic.Determine which antibiotic class the drug belongs to.
Compare the ordered antibiotic to the prototype antibiotic from the antibiotic
classification.Describe similarities and differences. If the ordered
antibiotics is the prototype drug,compare it to other antibiotics in the
antibiotic classification. (4learning objectives)
Web Assignment:
1. Go to center for disease control and prevention
website:http://www.cdc.gov or another reliable Website.search for information
on TB and antimycobactrials. Develop a teaching plan for a 40 year old patient
receiving treatment for active TB with the focus on antimycobacterials
therapy.Discuss nursing considerations related to antimycobacterials therapy.(5
learning objectives).
