The cornerstone of antimicrobial stewardship is the correct use of antimicrobial agents.  In order to use antimicrobial agents correctly, clinicians must be familiar with the drugs themselves, including their spectrum activity, mechanisms of action, adverse effect profile, and major drug interact

This presentation focuses on the critical role of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where patients are highly susceptible to infections and often exposed to broad spectrum antibiotics.

Clinical reasoning in pharmacy practice is a commonly used and vitally important skill. Although we expect these skills to develop and strengthen particularly in the experiential education setting, they are often difficult to objectively define, teach, and evaluate among pharmacy learners.