Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have
questions.
- Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years.
- Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence-based information related to the
pharmacological agent. - Develop a teaching brochure and one page paper following these guidelines.
a. Brochure
• Key/Relevant Drug Information (30 points/30%)
o Drug Class
o Mechanism of Action
o Drug Administration and Dosage
o Drug Interactions
o Lab effects/interference
o Special Considerations
o Potential Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
• 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
• Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)
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
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b. One Page Paper (15 points/15%)
• Describes intended brochure audience
• Describes intended use of brochure• Includes
o Name
o Date
o Class
o Reference page
c. APA Format (5 points/5%)
• Includes no more than 3 unique errors with APA format (current ed.)
• At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided
d. Writing and Mechanics (5 points/5%)
• Clearly written
• Includes no more than three unique errors of grammar
• Includes no more than three unique errors in writing mechanics
• Paper is one page, excluding references and title page
For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the APA Citation and Writing Assistance page in the
online
library.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional assessments in any form to dete
