Antibiotics in Office Practice
In this interactive and clinically focused presentation, we will delve into the challenges clinicians encounter when prescribing antibiotics, with a strong emphasis on the appropriate use of antibiotics for common outpatient indications. We will explore the integration of newly approved oral antibiotic agents, discuss the efficacy of oral vs intravenous antibiotics, and examine the appropriate duration of antibiotic therapy.
Learning Objectives
- Summarize the pressures faced by clinicians to prescribe antibiotics
- Explain the appropriate use of antibiotics for common outpatient indications
- Consider the use of newly approved oral antibiotic agents
- Discuss the update on oral vs IV and duration of antibiotics
- Describe common tricks used by infectious disease physicians, including the secret formula for antibiotic duration
Additional Information
Available Credit
- 1.00 AANP Contact Hours
- 1.00 AANP Pharmacology Contact Hours
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This course is offered through Pri-Med.
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