ANTI-INFECTIVE MEDICATION THERAPY SERIES (6 Programs) DVD
Since the advent of penicillin in the 1940s, medications have played an important role in the treatment of infectious diseases. Initially focused on the development and use of antibiotics to treat bacterial infections, in recent decades, the focus has broadened to include antifungal and antiviral agents. Because nurses are frequently called upon to administer anti-infective agents, this series was developed to provide the information they need to recognize the signs and symptoms of infection, the medications typically used in treatment, and the associated precautions and side effects.
ASSESSMENT OF AN INFECTION
This program covers an overview of pathogens, the general signs and symptoms of infection, and the cultures and tests used to identify them. 16 minutes
After studying this program, viewers should be able to:
*Describe the major pathogen types, and some of the major diseases they cause.
*Identify common signs and symptoms of infection.
*Identify the main tests used to identify infectious pathogens
NURSING IMPLICATIONS
The purpose of this program is to provide nurses an overview of the general signs and symptoms of allergies to antibiotics, adverse effects and superinfections. 17 minutes
After studying this program, viewers should be able to:
*Describe the signs and symptoms of allergic reactions.
*Identify signs of adverse reactions.
*Describe what causes superinfections.
SULFONAMIDES AND PENICILLINS
There are a wide variety of infectious pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. This program covers an overview of types of antibiotics, and a detailed look at the sulfonamides and penicillins. 17 minutes
After studying this program, viewers should be able to:
*Describe the main sulfonamides and their use.
*Describe the main penicillins and their use.
CEPHALOSPORINS, AMINOGLYCOSIDES, MACROLIDES AND QUINOLONES
The purpose of this program is to provide nurses a detailed look at the cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, macrolides and quinolones. 15 minutes
After studying this program, viewers should be able to:
*Describe the kinds of cephalosporins and their use.
*Describe the aminoglycosides and their use.
*Describe the macrolides and their use.
*Describe the quinolones and their use.
ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIVIRAL AGENTS
This program provides nurses with a detailed look at antifungals and antivirus medications. 17 minutes
After studying this program, viewers should be able to:
*Describe the kinds of antifungal agents and their use.
*Describe the kinds of antiviral agents and their use.
ANTI-TUBERCULAR AGENTS
This program provides nurses with a detailed look at anti-tubercular medications. 16 minutes
After studying this program, viewers should be able to:
*Describe the difference between dormant and active TB.
*Describe the first-line agents against TB and some of their adverse effects.
*Describe the second-line agents against TB.
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