Pediatric Updates: Pharmacology: Infections in Children and Adolescents
Ready to take a deep dive into recent literature about preventing and treating common—and not so common—infections in children and teens? This module covers a wide range of content to strengthen your practice!
Prevention/immunization topics:
CDC/ACIP guidance on polio vaccines for children who have received the oral vaccine in other countries
Infections with resistant organisms: MRSA, macrolide-resistant Streptococcus, ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae
Fungal skin infections
Expedited partner therapy for STIs
Professional issues/ prescribing:
Antibiotic stewardship/ best practice prescribing
For APRNs, RNs, or those familiar with pediatric pharmacology. View Content Outline
7.5 pharmacology contact hours accredited by NAPNAP (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 related to controlled substances).
Answers are due 150 days from order process date.
36 questions.
What references are included?
12 online PDF articles or web resources (included/provided) to support answering all 36 questions.
Sample Question
Q. An infant is receiving a 6-month course of oral valganciclovir (Valcyte) for treatment of congenital cytomegalovirus. In addition to a complete blood count, what laboratory monitoring is recommended in the referenced article?) A. aspartate and alanine aminotransferases (AST and ALT) B. parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and 25-OH vitamin D C. prothrombin and partial thromboplastin times (PT and PTT) D. thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroxine (TSH and T4)