1. Choose a pharmacological agent that has been on the market less than 5 years.
2. Research the literature and obtain two to three resources for current, evidence-based information related to the pharmacological agent.
3. Develop a teaching brochure and one page paper following these guidelines.
a. Brochure for nurses- Focus on nurses for literacy level
• 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
• Patient Education Considerations (35 points/35%)
o Nursing Management
o Patient Education Considerations (special considerations)- provide examples specific to client age needs- geriatric, pediatric and pregnant clients
o Patient Assessment
o Side Effects/Adverse Effects/Toxicities
• Visual Effects/Creativity (10 points/10%)
o Developed per the required standard
o Appropriate for the intended audience (focus on nurses for literacy level)
o Graphics enhance the purpose of the brochure
o Brochure is visually appealing
b. One Page Paper (15 points/15%)
• Describes intended use of brochure (focus on nurses for literacy level)
Selecting a Novel Pharmacological AgentMy initial search successfully yielded lists of novel drug approvals spanning 2021 to 2025. After reviewing the candidates, I have selected **Resmetirom** (marketed as Rezdiffra), which was approved in 2024 for Noncirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). This is a first-in-class drug—a thyroid hormone receptor-beta (THR-β) agonist—making it a relevant and impactful choice that satisfies the 'less than five years on the market' requirement.Restructuring the Research FocusWith Resmetirom chosen, I am now reorganizing the research plan into targeted segments that align directly with the requirements for the nursing brochure and paper. This involves detailed investigation into Core Pharmacology (MoA, dosing, interactions), Nursing Management and Assessment, the Safety Profile (Side/Adverse Effects), and Special Population Considerations (Geriatric, Pediatric, Pregnancy).
Sample Answer
Starting the ResearchI am initiating the research process by first identifying a suitable pharmacological agent. The requirements specify that the drug must have been on the market for less than five years, meaning it should be approved or launched roughly between late 2020 and the present.Structured Research PlanTo ensure comprehensive coverage, I have segmented the overall goal into key research areas: selecting the drug, gathering core pharmacological data (MoA, class, dosing), focusing on nursing and patient management, addressing special populations (pediatric, geriatric, pregnant clients), and finally, structuring the brochure and paper content. This structured approach ensures all rubric points for the final deliverables are met.