The aim is to have a resource that can be easily referred to and used in the clinical environment.

Task overview

Collate information about all drug classes listed and submit as an index book or similar. Information to be collated includes:

  • Generic drug name
  • Routes it may be administered
  • Action
  • Side effects
  • Contraindications
  • Nursing considerations.

Instructions

You are to create a medication reference book, using an address or index book (or similar size). The aim is to have a resource that can be easily referred to and used in the clinical environment. You must include one drug from each and every category listed. 

Information to be documented for each medication includes:

  • Generic drug name
  • Routes it may be administered
  • Action 
  • Side effects 
  • Contraindications
  • Nursing considerations.