Section: Unit 2: Antimicrobials | Pharmacology | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss the classifications and actions of antimicrobial medications 
    • Explain the Actions of antimicrobial medications, including side effects
    • Explain the administration of antimicrobial medications
    • Identify considerations across the life span
    • Explore the significance of laboratory values
    • Discuss the nurse’s role in administration, teaching, and health promotion

    • Unit 2: Lesson 1.1 Bacteria

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain the difference between normal and pathogenic bacteria
      • Describe tests used to identify pathogens
      • Provide examples of infections
      • Define broad vs narrow spectrum antibiotics
      • Explain the mechanism of superinfection

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 22 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 1.1 Bacteria URL
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      Read sections 3.1 and 3.2

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Bacteria URL
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      Bacteria Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 1.1
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 1.2 Antimicrobial Administration

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify therapeutic drug effects considerations
      • Describe the types of drug interactions
      • Describe nurse's role in administering antimicrobials

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 56 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.1 Antimicrobial Administration URL
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      Read sections 3.2 and 3.4

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Antimicrobial Administration URL
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      Antimicrobial Administration Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 1.2
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.1 Penicillin

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Penicillin
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Penicillin
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Penicillin

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 21 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.1 Penicillin URL
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      Read section 3.5

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Penicillin URL
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      Penicillin Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.1
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.2 Cephalosporins

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Cephalosporins
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Cephalosporins
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Cephalosporins

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 20 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.2 Cephalosporins URL
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      Read section 3.6

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Cephalosporins URL
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      Cephalosporins Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.2
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.3 Carbapenems

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Carbapenems
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Carbapenems
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Carbapenems

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 17 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.3 Carbapenems URL
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      Read section 3.7

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Carbapenems URL
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      Carbapenems Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.3
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.4 Monobactams

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Monobactams
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Monobactams
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Monobactams

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 2 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.4 Monobactams URL
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      Read section 3.8

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Monobactams URL
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      Monobactams Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.4
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.5 Sulfonamides

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Sulfonamides
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Sulfonamides
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Sulfonamides

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 23 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.5 Sulfonamides URL
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      Read section 3.9

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Sulfonamides URL
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      Sulfonamides Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.5
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.6 Fluoroquinolones

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Fluoroquinolones
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Fluoroquinolones
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Fluoroquinolones

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 14 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.6 Fluoroquinolones URL
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      Read section 3.10

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Fluoroquinolones URL
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      Fluoroquinolones Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.6
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.7 Macrolides

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Macrolides
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Macrolides
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Macrolides

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 18 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.7 Macrolides URL
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      Read section 3.11

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Macrolides URL
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      Macrolides Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.7
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      Unit 2a Exam Quiz
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.8 Aminoglycosides

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Aminoglycosides
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Aminoglycosides
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Aminoglycosides

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 10 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.8 Aminoglycosides URL
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      Read section 3.12

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Aminoglycosides URL
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      Aminoglycosides Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.8
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.9 Tetracyclines

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Tetracyclines
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Tetracyclines
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Tetracyclines

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 15 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.9 Tetracyclines URL
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      Read section 3.13

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Tetracyclines URL
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      Tetracyclines Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.9
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.10 Antivirals

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Antivirals
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antivirals
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antivirals

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 35 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.10 Antivirals URL
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      Read section 3.14

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Antivirals URL
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      Antivirals Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.10
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.11 Antifungals

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Antifungals
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antifungals
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antifungals

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 22 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.11 Antifungals URL
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      Read section 3.15

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Antifungals URL
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      Antifungals Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.11
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.12 Antimalarials

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Antimalarials
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antimalarials
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antimalarials

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 20 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.12 Antimalarials URL
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      Read section 3.16

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Antimalarials URL
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      Antimalarials Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.12
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.13 Antiprotozoals

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Antiprotozoals
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antiprotozoals
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antiprotozoals

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 13 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.13 Antiprotozoals URL
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      Read section 3.17

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Antiprotozoals URL
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      Antiprotozoals Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.13
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.14 Anthelmintics

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Antihelmintics
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antihelmintics
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antihelmintics

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 14 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.14 Anthelmintics URL
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      Read section 3.18

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Anthelmintics URL
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      Anthelmintics Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.14
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.15 Antituberculars 

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Antituberculars 
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Antituberculars 
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Antituberculars 

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 20 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.15 Antituberculars URL
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      Read section 3.19

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Antituberculars URL
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      Antituberculars Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.15
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    • Unit 2: Lesson 2.16 Glycopeptides

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define Glycopeptides
      • Explain the mechanisms of action, indications, and side effects of Glycopeptides
      • Explain the nurse's role in administration and education for Glycopeptides

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute):  1 hour and 3 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 2 Lesson 2.16 Glycopeptides URL
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      Read section 3.20

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Glycopeptides URL
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      Glycopeptides Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 2 Lesson 2.16
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      Unit 2b Exam Quiz
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