Homework

Preparing the assignment

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment .Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market lessthan5years.

1. Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence-based information related to the pharmacological agent.
2. Develop a teaching brochure and one page paper following these guidelines.
   1. Brochure for nurses- Focus on nurses for literacy level
      • Key/Relevant Drug Information
        • Drug Class
        • Mechanism of Action
        • Drug Administration and Dosage
        • Drug Interactions
        • Label effects/interference
        • Special Consideration
      • Patient Education Considerations(35points/35%)
        • Nursing Management
        • Patient Education Considerations
        • Patient Assessment
        • Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
        • Special considerations- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric and pregnant client
      • Visual Effects/Creativity points
        • Developed per the required standard
        • Appropriate for the intended audience
        • Flesch-Kincaid reading levels event grade or lower
        • Graphics enhance the purpose of the brochure
        • Brochure is visually appealing

1. One Page Paper

• Describes intended use of brochure
• Describe how brochure information would be revised if intended brochure audience had a low health literacy level.
• Includes:
  • Name
  • Date
  • Class
  • Reference page

1. APA Format

• Includesnomorethan3unique errors with APA format(currented.)
• At least two(2)scholarly ,primary sources from the last5years,excludingthe textbook ,are provided

1. Writing and Mechanics

• Clearly written
• Includes no more than three unique errors of grammar
• Includes no more than three unique errors in writing mechanics
• Paper isone page ,excluding references and title page

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Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to determine that you fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.