NURS 6521: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
Week 8
NURS 6521: ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY Week 8
Prior to the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009, it had been more
than 40 years since an infectious virus had resulted in such
substantial illness, hospitalizations, and deaths on a global scale
(CDC, 2010). This can be attributed to improved prevention such as
proper hygiene, as well as vaccinations and other drug therapies.
However, as the H1N1 pandemic illustrates, infections are
sometimes unavoidable even when appropriate prevention
methods are implemented. In clinical settings, patients present
with various infections including common disorders such as flus
and colds, as well as disorders that require more extensive
treatment and care such as the human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) or tuberculosis (TB). As an advanced practice nurse, you
must evaluate patients presenting with symptoms of infections
and recommend appropriate drug treatments.
This week you begin to explore infections by considering issues
surrounding the prevalence, management, and education about
HIV/AIDS. You also examine viral and bacterial infections, as well
as the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this week, students will:
· Analyze reasons for the prevalence of HIV/AIDS

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