Pharmacology
Purpose
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)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to this assignment.
Total points possible: 100 points
Preparing the assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
1. Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years.
2. Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence–based information related to the pharmacological agent.
3. Develop a teaching brochure and one page paper following these guidelines.
a. Brochure
Key/Relevant Drug Information (30 points/30%)
Drug Class
Mechanism of Action
Drug Administration and Dosage
Drug Interactions
Lab effects/interference
Special Considerations
Potential Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
Patient Education Considerations (35 points/35%)
Nursing Management
Patient Education Considerations
Patient Assessment
Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
Special considerations
Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)
Developed per the required standard
Appropriate for the intended audience
Flesch–Kincaid reading level seventh grade or lower
Graphics enhance the purpose of the brochure
Brochure is visually appealing
