NR 566 Week 3 Discussion Patient Education OTC Medications latest 2023 with Elaboration (Answers Available)
Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is
... [Show More] to explore over-the-counter (OTC) medications for HEENT symptom management. This assignment will allow for discovery into commonly … OTC agents and associated patient education points … for the safe, effective use of these agents. Formulation of a patient-education infographic supports professional formation, communication, and dissemination skills relevant to the FNP.
Course Outcomes
This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 1: Select appropriate medications according to patient presentation and unique patient factors. (POs 1, 2)
CO 2: Analyze factors pertinent to making the most effective drug selection for a client with a specific diagnosis in the primary care setting. (POs 1, 2)
CO 3: Analyze client indicators of therapeutic, ineffective, adverse responses and side effects to drug therapy. (POs 1, 2)
CO 6: Analyze whether pharmacologic therapy is appropriate for individual patients. (POs 1, 2)
Preparing the Assignment
Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions.
Use com (Links to an external site.) or another infographic development to design a patient teaching aid about OTC treatments for colds and cough. Use PO drugs only.
Include the following … six You do not have to use these exact words for headings, but they should … to identify the … 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,
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 References are … ; 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. [Show Less]