Design a patient teaching aid about OTC treatments for colds and cough
- Use Canva.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 required six sections. You do not have to use these exact words for headings, but they should be labeled to identify the intended topic.
- What OTC drugs (active ingredients) are available to treat the following common cold and cough symptoms?
- Nasal decongestants
- Cough suppressants
- Expectorants
- Antihistamines
- Pain relievers
- What is the recommended dose and frequency for each generic drug (active ingredient)?
- 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?
- What OTC drugs (active ingredients) are available to treat the following common cold and cough symptoms?
- Format
- Readability
- Lay language for patients rather than professional language
- Creativity
- Use of graphics, images, etc.
- Use PO drugs only
- References & Participation
- References used should be noted at the bottom of your infographic in a smaller font as not to distract from information provided but also validating the information came from a reliable source within the last 5 years.
- References should be from either your textbook or a professional source such as American Gastroenterological Association, Prescriber’s Desk Reference, etc.
- References should not be from sources such as Mayo Clinic, WebMD, etc.
- Additionally, avoid use of journal articles for this assignment as you are looking for a more global consensus than that of one journal article.
- Student provides a response to at least one topic-related post of a peer.
- Student responds to all direct faculty questions OR if student was not asked a direct question student responds to either a 2nd peer post or a faculty question directed towards another student.
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