Use Canva.com or another infographic development to design a patient teaching aid about OTC treatments for
colds and cough. Use PO drugs only.
Include the following required six sections. You do not have to use these exact words for headings, but they
should be labeled to identify the intended topic.
What OTC drugs are available for cold and cough?
What are their active ingredients?
How do I know which one to take?
How do I know which OTC medications are safe to take with others?
When should I stop taking the OTC medication selected?
When should I see my healthcare provider?
Format
Readability
Lay language for patients rather than professional language
Creativity
Use of graphics, images, etc.
Use PO drugs only
Reference(s)
References must be credited appropriately at the bottom of the infographic in small, readable font to
acknowledge the sources of information. References are required; no minimum number of references are
expected.
References should be from the textbook or a professional source such as the American Gastroenterological
Association, Prescriber’s Digital Reference, etc.
Avoid references from .com sources such as MayoClinic, WebMD, etc.
Avoid the use of journal articles for this assignment.
Provide a screenshot of your completed infographic.
Highlight the day and time the infographic was created (see example below).
The infographic submitted must match the screenshot submitted with the assignment.
The date the infographic is created must coincide with the session in which it is submitted