Antibiotic Use in UTI

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Medication Overview 
4. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 
5. Nitrofurantoin 
6. Fluoroquinolones  
7. Beta-lactams 
8. Other Antibiotics Used to Treat UTI 
9. Considerations for Prescribers 
10. Upcoming Research 
11. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Antibiotic Use in UTI. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Differentiate between uncomplicated and complicated UTI. 
2. Differentiate between the classes of antibiotics and their mechanism of action. 
3. Summarize key considerations when prescribing antibiotics for UTI. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.