The purpose of this assignment is for the student to synthesize pharmacological knowledge (i.e., core drug knowledge, core patient variables, and nursing implications) of pharmacotherapeutic agents into a useful teaching and learning tool for nurses and patients.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO1 Apply the concepts of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics to the use of specific medication classifications in specific health conditions and in consideration of medication side/adverse effects, nursing implications, and medication teaching. (POs 1, 2, and 3)
CO2 Apply principles of health promotion, as well as illness and injury prevention, to promote safety and effectiveness of commonly used pharmacologic therapy across the lifespan, taking into consideration sociocultural, genetic/genomic, developmental, and gender implications. (POs 3 and 8)
CO3 Utilize the nursing process in understanding the effects of drug therapy on health outcomes across the lifespan within the framework of a diverse population of individuals, families, and communities. (PO 4)
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years.
Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence-based information related to the pharmacological agent.
Develop a teaching brochure and one page paper following these guidelines.
a. Brochure
• Key/Relevant Drug Information (30 points/30%)
o DrugClass
o Mechanism of Action
o DrugAdministrationandDosage
o Drug Interactions
o Lab effects/interference
o Special Considerations
o Potential Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
• Patient Education Considerations (35 points/35%)
o Nursing Management
o Patient Education Considerations
o Patient Assessment
o Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
o Special considerations
• Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)
o Developed per the required standard
o Appropriate for the intended audience
o Flesch-Kincaid reading level seventh grade or lower
o Graphics enhance the purpose of the brochure
o Brochure is visually appealing
One Page Paper (15 points/15%)
Describes intended brochure audience
Describes intended use of brochure
Includes
o Name
o Date
o Class
o Reference page
APA Format (5 points/5%)
Includes no more than 3 unique errors with APA format (current ed.)
At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided
Writing and Mechanics (5 points/5%)
Clearly written
Includes no more than three unique errors of grammar
Includes no more than three unique errors in writing mechanics
Paper is one page, excluding references and title page
