Cefuroxime belongs to the second generation of cephalosporin antibiotics and is classified as a β-lactam agent. Cefuroxime was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 1987, and it exhibits broad-spectrum activity against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms, making the drug effective for treating a wide range of bacterial infections. Cefuroxime is frequently utilized for empirical therapy in community-acquired infections, including upper and lower respiratory tract infections, genitourinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and Lyme disease.This activity emphasizes the efficacy of cefuroxime in treating bacterial infections and highlights the importance of selecting the appropriate antibiotic. This activity also focuses on the mechanism of action, pathophysiology of resistance, pharmacokinetics, administration, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and medical toxicology of cefuroxime. Furthermore, this course highlights the critical roles of healthcare professionals in making informed decisions about patient therapy and preventing antibiotic resistance. By addressing critical aspects of cefuroxime treatment, healthcare professionals contribute to the overarching goal of antimicrobial stewardship and confirm the public health benefits that come with it.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/159953
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Chemical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Head & Neck, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Non-Thoracic Surgery