Drug Administration and Dosage

Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years. 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. a. Brochure for nurses- Focus on nurses for literacy level • Key/Relevant Drug Information o Drug Class o Mechanism of Action o Drug Administration and Dosage o Drug Interactions o Lab effects/interference o Special Consideration • 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- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric and pregnant client • Visual Effects/Creativity points 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 b. 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: o Name o Date o Class o Reference page