In this assignment, students will create patient education materials in the form of a drug brochure

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In this assignment, students will create patient education materials in the form of a drug brochure. The drug must be engaging in its presentation and written at a level appropriate for patient education.

The brochure will include the following information:

1. Drug name (both generic and brand)
2. Drug function
3. Drug side effects (must include at least 3)
4. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the drug (how the drug is administered, foods/substances to avoid, what to do if dose missed, anything patient needs to assess before administering are a few examples).

DRUG BROCHURE RUBRIC NR 275 CATEGORY CREATIVITY PATIENT-FRIENDLY DRUG NAME & FUNCTION DRUG SIDE EFFECTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DRUG 2 POINTS 1 POINT 0 POINTS Brochure is pleasing to the eye. Incorporates graphics, pictures and/ or color to grab the reader’s attention. Brochure has minimal graphics, pictures, and/or color. Brochure does not grab the attention of the reader. No creativity has been used. Only words. The brochure does not grab the attention of the reader. Brochure is easy to understand with all layman’s terms. Flow is easy to understand. Brochure is fairly easy to understand with 1-4 medical terms. Flow is difficult in places to understand. >5 medical terms are used. Appears as if copied from a text book. Information is confusing. Drug brand name and generic name are clearly labeled. How the drug works in the body is addressed. Section for side effects is clearly labeled. At least 3 common side effects are listed. Only one of the names is visible or they are not clearly labeled but function is addressed. Section for side effects is not clearly labeled and/or less than 3 side effects are listed. The name of the drug is not mentioned on the brochure and the function of the drug is not addressed. Section for frequently asked questions is clearly labeled. Addresses many issues with the drug including how to take it and what to do if patient has side effects. Section for frequently asked questions is not clearly labeled. Information given is minimal. Side effects are not addressed. There is no section for frequently asked questions. COMMENTS Side effects are not included in this brochure. TOTAL SCORE: DRUG BROCHURE RUBRIC NR 275 CATEGORY CREATIVITY PATIENT-FRIENDLY DRUG NAME & FUNCTION DRUG SIDE EFFECTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DRUG 2 POINTS 1 POINT 0 POINTS Brochure is pleasing to the eye. Incorporates graphics, pictures and/ or color to grab the reader’s attention. Brochure has minimal graphics, pictures, and/or color. Brochure does not grab the attention of the reader. No creativity has been used. Only words. The brochure does not grab the attention of the reader. Brochure is easy to understand with all layman’s terms. Flow is easy to understand. Brochure is fairly easy to understand with 1-4 medical terms. Flow is difficult in places to understand. >5 medical terms are used. Appears as if copied from a text book. Information is confusing. Drug brand name and generic name are clearly labeled. How the drug works in the body is addressed. Section for side effects is clearly labeled. At least 3 common side effects are listed. Only one of the names is visible or they are not clearly labeled but function is addressed. Section for side effects is not clearly labeled and/or less than 3 side effects are listed. The name of the drug is not mentioned on the brochure and the function of the drug is not addressed. Section for frequently asked questions is clearly labeled. Addresses many issues with the drug including how to take it and what to do if patient has side effects. Section for frequently asked questions is not clearly labeled. Information given is minimal. Side effects are not addressed. There is no section for frequently asked questions. COMMENTS Side effects are not included in this brochure. TOTAL SCORE: FREQUETLY ASK QUESTIONS WHAT IF I MISSED A DOSE Since Motrin PM is used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time. WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE TAKING MOTRIN PM? RESOURCES MOTRIN® PM: Pain Relief with Nighttime Motrin PM Sleep Aid. (2015). MOTRIN®. https://www.motrin.com/products/motrin -pm Motrin PM. (2020). Drugs.Com. • Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how Motrin PM will affect you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. • Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of stomach bleeding. • Avoid taking aspirin unless your doctor tells you to. WHAT DRUG SHOULD I NOT TAKE WHILE TAKING MOTRIN PM? Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Motrin PM with any other medications, especially: • a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven) • a diuretic or "water pill" • diphenhydramine (Benadryl) used on the skin. Know Your Drug WARNING! HOW TO TAKE? • Do not take more than directed • Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime • Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hrs hours USES • For relief of occasional sleeplessness when associated with minor aches and pains Generic Name: diphenhydramine and ibuprofen Brand Name: Advil PM, Advil PM Liqui-Gels, Ibuprofen PM, Motrin PM WHAT? MOTRIN® PM combines powerful medicine to relieve minor aches and pains with an effective nighttime sleep aid. Active ingredients (in each caplet): Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg Purpose: Nighttime sleep-aid Ibuprofen 200 mg (NSAID)* Purpose: Pain reliever • Helps you fall asleep and stay asleep Allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock • skin reddening • rash • • • • • • SIDE EFFECTS drowsiness upset stomach, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation dry mouth, nose, or throat blurred vision mild itching or rash ringing in your ears DO NOT USE • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • in children under 12 years of age • right before or after heart surgery • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin • if you have sleeplessness without pain • blisters Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. WHEN TO STOP? When experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: ? feel faint ? vomit blood ? have bloody or black stools ? have stomach pain that does not get better When you have symptoms of heart problems or stroke: ? chest pain ? trouble breathing ? weakness in one part or side of body ? slurred speech ? leg swelling With its correct use, Imodium could bring lasting benefits to patients with digestion problems Y O U I N C A N A N Y F I N D L O P E R A M I D E C E R T I F I E D C H E M I S T 123 Anywhere St., Any City, ST 12345 +123-456-7890 hello@reallygreatsite.com www.reallygreatsite.com IMODIUM Learn its benefits F . A . Q A B O U T I M O D I U M WHAT IS THE PRESCRIBED DOSAGE? Imodium is taken based on the patient's innate characteristics such as age and weight. The following information should give a clear guideline: Children 9-11 years (60-95 pounds): start with 2mg then 1mg every day Children 6-8 years (48-59 pounds): 2mg then 1mg Children 2-5 years (29-47 pounds): follow the advice of registered physician *It should be noted that children under 2 years should not be given Imodium ARE THERE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS FROM TAKING IMODIUM ? In rare case cases, Imodium can cases, Imodium can cause breathing troubles, severer rashes and face swellings HOW IS IMODIUM TAKEN? T H E P U R P O S E O F T H I S B R O C H U R E This brochure provides comprehensive information on a drug that is found in various medical facilities. The information provided on Imodium in the brochure is subject to research and it would be best to confirm such with your physician. Imodium is taken orally, either in liquid form or as a tablet. Both forms can be obtained from a registered chemist with a certified prescription GENERIC NAME: LOPERAMIDE Imodium is a drug that is utilized in treatments for patients with bouts of diarrhea HOW IT WORKS The Drug has Loperamide as its main component which causes muscle relaxation. Loperamide induces slower muscle contraction, allowing more time for the absorption of nutrients and fluids into the body. Hence, bowel movements are slowed down for nutrient absorption SIDE EFFECTS despite the drug being well-tolerated by many people, it causes significant side effects. some of the side effects include: Headache Dizziness Lethargy Vomiting Dry Mouth