Research the literature and obtain two to three resources

Reference no: EM133547403

Homework: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice- Medication Teaching Plan Guidelines

Purpose

The purpose of this homework 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 homework enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. 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.

Preparing the homework

Follow these guidelines when completing this homework. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.

I. Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years.

II. Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence-based information related to the pharmacological agent.

III. Develop a teaching brochure and one page paper following these guidelines.

1. Brochure for nurses- Focus on nurses for literacy level

a. Key/Relevant Drug Information

i. Drug Class

ii. Mechanism of Action

iii. Drug Administration and Dosage

iv. Drug Interactions

v. Lab effects/interference

b. Patient Education Considerations (35 points/35%)

i. Nursing Management

ii. Patient Education Considerations (special considerations)- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric and pregnant client

iii. Patient Assessment

iv. Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities

v. Special considerations- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric, and pregnant clients

vi. Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)

vii. Developed per the required standard

viii. Appropriate for the intended audience (focus on nurses for literacy level)

ix. Graphics enhance the purpose of the brochure

x. Brochure is visually appealing

2. One Page Paper

a. Describes intended use of brochure (focus on nurses for literacy level)

b. Includes:

i. Name
ii. Date
iii. Class
iv. Reference page

c. Describe how brochure information would be revised if intended brochure audience had a low health literacy level.

Reference no: EM133547403

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