NR 566 Week 3 Discussion; Patient Education OTC Medications Activity Discussion

Week 3: Patient Education: OTC Medications Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to explore over-the-counter (OTC) medications for HEENT symptom management. This assignment will allow for discovery into commonly used OTC agents and associated patient education points required 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) Due Date Original Post due TUESDAY with Peer responses Due on FRIDAY, 11:59 MT (Mountain Time) of Week 3 The student must provide an initial post by TUESDAY, 11:59 pm MT. Subsequent posts, including substantive responses to peer(s) and faculty questions, must occur by Friday, 11:59 pm MT. A total of three substantive posts are required on three different days. A 10% late penalty will be imposed for initial discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday at 11:59 pm MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 pm MT on FRIDAY (i.e., the student will receive an automatic 0). A 10% penalty will be imposed for not entering the minimum number of interactive dialogue posts (3) OR not posting on the minimum required number of days (3). NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 pm MT on Sunday (i.e., the student will receive an automatic 0). Total Points Possible: 150 points Preparing the Assignment Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the assignment. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. 1. Use C (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. 2. 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. a. What OTC drugs are available for cold and cough? b. What are their active ingredients? c. How do I know which one to take? d. How do I know which OTC medications are safe to take with others? e. When should I stop taking the OTC medication selected? f. When should I see my healthcare provider? 3. Format a. Readability b. Lay language for patients rather than professional language c. Creativity i. Use of graphics, images, etc. d. Use PO drugs only 4. Reference(s) a. 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. b. References should be from the textbook or a professional source such as the American Gastroenterological Association, Prescriber's Digital Reference, etc. c. Avoid references from .com sources such as MayoClinic, WebMD, etc. d. Avoid the use of journal articles for this assignment. 5. Screenshot