Research and discuss the philosophy and methods of antibiotic selection and stewardship. Select and address one of the focus areas below. Support your summary and recommendations plan with a minimum of two APRN approved scholarly resources.

• Discuss antibiotic stewardship and the role you play in this as a nurse practitioner.
• Discuss antibiotic resistance.
• Discuss what resources are available for antibiotic selection.
• Explain how to obtain and interpret microbiology cultures/sensitivities.
• Explain antibiograms.
• Discuss when is it appropriate to withhold antibiotics until a pathogen can be identified versus when you must initiate empiric antibiotic therapy while the pathogen is still being identified.
• Explain what is meant by local or geographic antibiotic resistance.
• Explain when it is appropriate to consult an infectious disease specialist.