(HS Wombwell 078862 2024) Preparing for Infectious Disease Season in the Geriatric Population: Pharmacologic Approaches to...
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Course overview
Respiratory illnesses can cause serious complications, especially in high-risk populations like geriatrics. This presentation will review antimicrobials available for influenza, COVID-19, and bacterial community-acquired pneumonia management, as well as their associated pharmacologic features. Recent efficacy and safety evidence will be reviewed and assessed for insights into optimizing appropriate use in clinical practice.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Disclosure statements
Financial: Eric Wombwell has an employment relationship with the University of Missouri. He receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Eric Wombwell is a member of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, the Missouri Pharmacists Association, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and Centerpoint Medical Center.