Analyze reasons for the prevalence of HIV/AIDS.Prior to the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009, it had been more than 40 years since an infectious virus had resulted in such substantial illness, hospitalizations, and deaths on a global scale (CDC, 2010).

Analyze reasons for the prevalence of HIV/AIDS.Prior to the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009, it had been more than 40 years since an infectious virus had resulted in such substantial illness, hospitalizations, and deaths on a global scale (CDC, 2010).

Week 8: Infections
Prior to the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009, it had been more than 40 years since an infectious virus had resulted in such substantial illness, hospitalizations, and deaths on a global scale (CDC, 2010). This can be attributed to improved prevention such as proper hygiene, as well as vaccinations and other drug therapies. However, as the H1N1 pandemic illustrates, infections are sometimes unavoidable even when appropriate prevention methods are implemented. In clinical settings, patients present with various infections including common disorders such as flus and colds, as well as disorders that require more extensive treatment and care such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or tuberculosis (TB). As an advanced practice nurse, you must evaluate patients presenting with symptoms of infections and recommend appropriate drug treatments.
This week you begin to explore infections by considering issues surrounding the prevalence, management, and education about HIV/AIDS. You also examine viral and bacterial infections, as well as the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this week, students will:
Analyze reasons for the prevalence of HIV/AIDS
Analyze ways health care professionals can change society’s perceptions of HIV/AIDS
Analyze strategies to educate HIV positive patients on treatment and management
Analyze categories of antimicrobial agents
Differentiate between viral and bacterial infections
Analyze the relationship between infections and antimicrobial agents
Understand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles related to prescribing drugs to treat infections and infestations
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