Describe the impact of pharmacotherapeutics of the selected medication on the disease process

As you read and complete your coursework this week on antibiotics, antivirals, and infectious diseases, connect what you are learning to a current or recent article that relates to one of the week’s topics.

Identify a disease process in which a patient was prescribed an antibiotic, an antiviral, or anti-infective.

Search for a recent professional journal article or an article from a professional website relating to the disease process and the medication.

Use public, professional, or academic sources to locate articles on your chosen topic. Sources include:

· Search tools from:

· ClinicalKey

· UpToDate

· MEDLINE Complete

· CDC

Consider how this information relates to your role as an advanced practice nurse. In your response:

· Based on the article you have selected, describe the impact of pharmacotherapeutics of the selected medication on the disease process.

· Identify 3 key points you would like to share with the class. Consider any ethical, legal, cultural, or social implications of the research that is relevant to clinical practice.