Disposal of Syringes

Environmental Protection Agency

1-800-424-9346

www.epa.gov

Assignments for Antibiotic discussion on 3/6/08

Please have the following information prepared about your class of antibiotics:
-Mechanism of Action
-Mechanism for resistance
-Spectrum of activity
-Major differences between antibiotics in the same class
-Most common uses
-Concentration vs. Time dependent killing
-Formulation (IV/PO or both); any meds that have 100% bioavailability
-Major side effects/toxic effects a “Pharmacist” should monitor

**Don't get caught up on providing small details for every drug; should be class

Welcome to IM!!

The first two days of rotation may seem overwhelming, however I promise you will get the hang of it soon. The schedule will be something like this:
Monday - Syllabus/Intranet; Medication reconciliation; Cerner; Clini-doc

Tuesday - Approach to patient; MUE; Medication reconciliation practice

Please feel free to contact me or Dr. deVoest with any questions.

Dr. Paul x 19323 pager 479-2781
Dr. deVoest x 11424 pager 479-9821

Good luck and welcome!