NR293 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
Medication Teaching Plan Guidelines
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%)
oDrug Class
oMechanism of Action
oDrug Administration and Dosage
oDrug Interactions
oLab effects/interference
oSpecial Considerations
oPotential Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
• Patient Education Considerations (35 points/35%)
oNursing Management
oPatient Education Considerations
oPatient Assessment
oSide Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
oSpecial considerations
• Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)
oDeveloped per the required standard
oAppropriate for the intended audience
oFlesch–Kincaid reading level seventh grade or lower
oGraphics enhance the purpose of the brochure
oBrochure is visually appealing