Module 7
This module contains required readings from:
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Basics for Nurses– Ch 4, 5
- Nursing Pharmacology– Ch 3
Please read and review the following pages to prepare for Module 7. Additional readings are available in WyoCourses.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- MO 7.1 Discuss the pathophysiology of common bacterial infections. (CO 1 & 5)
- MO 7.2 Identify safety concerns for administering certain antibiotic medications. (CO 2, 3, & 4)
- MO 7.3 Describe the mechanism of action of certain antibiotic medications. (CO 3 & 4)
- MO 7.4 Explain patient teaching priorities to include when administering antibiotic medications. (CO 1, 2 & 6)
- MO 7.5 Discuss nursing considerations prior to antibiotic administration and post administration. (CO 2, 3, & 4)
