Course Code: REL-ACU-0-TRMDRUTI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall general UTI symptoms, diagnosis, classification, and appropriate urine sample collection methods.
Identify oral antibiotics that are active against extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae (EPE), AmpC ß-lactamase-producing bacteria, and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).
Determine a patient-specific antibiotic regimen that limits adverse effects.
Outline:
Section 1: Definition, Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Distinction Between UTIs
Antibiotic Resistance
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Diagnosis
Laboratory Diagnosis
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Treatment Options and Future Prevention
Treating Extended-Spectrum Lactamases (ESBLs)
Knowledge Check
Oral Antibiotics Management of ESBL UTIs
Knowledge Check
Treating AmpC Lactamases
Prevention and Interprofessional Considerations
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Case Study
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.