Antibiotic Basics for Clinicians: The ABCs of Choosing the Right Antibacterial Agent

Excellent information. I am a new nurse practitioner and did not get this info in NP school. Really explains bacterial biological processes and how antibiotics target them, then reviews various bacteria, followed by usual therapies for the most common disease states. It finishes up with clinical scenarios and review questions, as well as helpful tables. Loved it, and plan to periodically review it. I had a lot of "AHA" moments. What does this book lack? It should explain how to read a culture and sensitivity report, and the concept of minimum inhibitory concentration.

I work in infectious diseases and found this to be a basic, clear, well-written book - I did find a few mistakes in the test at the end though.

Easy to use guide. quick refresher helps in reviewing different bacteria, there weaknesses, and how the different antibiotics work. Easy to use and read.

Information is up to date regarding antibiotics and their use. Book contains specific disease processes with recommendations and rationales. Each chapter has an overview with fill questions. Also, at the end contains case studies with answers and rationales. Great for new practitioners.

This book is the best, most clearly explained basic overview of antibiotics and their use I have come across. If you need a book that teaches the fundamentals such that they can be easily remembered, and built upon later, I highly recommend it.

So useful and explains things in ways that really made being a new practitioner easy and memorable!

Excellent resource for a basic understanding of antibiotics especially as a medical student who is not good at infectious disease. Gives a general idea and good foundation.

Super helpful resource as a new acute care NP. Antibiotics have not been my strongest area and this book breaks it down on a level that works well for me. I like how the author adds humor to keep me interested.