How To Study Pharmacology – Antibiotics

In this lesson, we are going to review common types of antibiotics that you need to be familiar with for testing and practice.  We will review how to determine which antibiotic is used and how to determine if the chosen antibiotics are being effective.  We will go over potential side effects of medications, special considerations, and even important dietary considerations that will help to prevent complications.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Differentiate between gram + and gram – bacteria
2. Compare antiseptics and disinfectants
3. Understand how to determine which antibiotic to use for treatment of infections
4. Explain three indications for antibiotic treatment
5. Describe how antibiotics aid in fighting bacterial infections
6. Recognize main classes of antibiotics
7. Review potential side effects and medication interactions of antibiotics