Antibiotic Basics for Clinicians, Second Edition, shows you how to apply your knowledge of pharmacology and microbiology in order to select the appropriate antibiotic.  Rather than rely on rote memorization, you’ll learn the underlying rationale for treatment of common infectious diseases and pathogens. The text focuses on antibacterial agents, examining individual antibiotics and antibiotic classes as well as definitive and empiric therapies—providing a framework for prescription and clinical preparation for students training to be physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacologists, or medical technologists.   Special features include: ·         Searchable online version of the text takes you to the content you need from any web-enabled device. ·         Case studies demonstrate how the principles set forth in the text are applied in clinical practice. ·         Appendices include dosing for adults and children, use of antibacterial agents in pregnancy, and treatment of bioterrorism agents.