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: InfectionsPrior 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 ObjectivesBy the end of this week, students will:Analyze reasons for the prevalence of HIV/AIDSAnalyze ways health care professionals can change society?s perceptions of HIV/AIDSAnalyze strategies to educate HIV positive patients on treatment and managementAnalyze categories of antimicrobial agentsDifferentiate between viral and bacterial infectionsAnalyze the relationship between infections and antimicrobial agentsUnderstand and apply key terms, concepts, and principles related to prescribing drugs to treat infections and infestationsPhoto Credit: E.M. Pasieka/ Science Photo Library/Getty ImagesLearning ResourcesThis page contains the Learning Resources for this week. Be sure to scroll down the page to see all of this week?s assigned Learning Resources. To access select media resources, please use the media player below.Required ReadingsNote: To access this week?s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.Arcangelo, V. P.,