Contact Hours: 1.0

Max CEU Credits: 0.1

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to:
1. Discuss the pathophysiology of osteomyelitis.
2. List common risks factors for osteomyelitis.
3. Compare and contrast the classic signs and symptoms of acute and chronic osteomyelitis.
4. Evaluate microbiology culture data and other laboratory tests utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of bone infections.
5. List the most common pathogens isolated in acute and chronic osteomyelitis.
6. Develop a treatment plan for osteomyelitis.
7. Recommend parameters to monitor antimicrobial therapy for efficacy and toxicity.
8. Educate patients regarding disease state and drug therapy.

Faculty:

ACPE No:
014-999-07-093-H04

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The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in on probation as an accredited provider of continuing pharmacy education by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Next scheduled review for purposes of restoring accreditation or removing accredited provider status: June 2009