Medication Teaching Plan Template Assignment

Medication Teaching Plan Template (5%)
Health Teaching Plan
Framework
Learning Theory with rationale: The learning theory that
can be applied in this case scenario is the classical conditioning
theory. This is a learning theory where a new learned response in a
person is achieved by linking or associating to stimuli. According to
this theory, it is believed that all different behaviors in individuals are
a result of different learning experiences. This is achieved by
conditioning a neutral stimulus to produce a particular response (De
Houwer, 2020).
Naturally, an unconditioned stimulus produces a natural or
unconditioned response. In classical conditioning, the neutral
stimulus is associated with the unconditioned stimulus to elicit a
response. This new response is the conditioned response, and the
neutral stimulus is now referred to as a conditioned stimulus. The
unconditioned stimulus should always come before the neutral
stimulus for a response to be elicited. This should be done frequently
for a period of time for the results to be effective. However,
sometimes it just needs one stimulus to for the response to be elicited
such a drinking too much alcohol or getting sick after experiencing
food poisoning (Pavlov and Conditioning 2018).
Mr E is a 60-year-old male currently on Trajenta medication
5mg daily for the management of his diabetes mellitus. He has poor
literacy on health, and he does not adhere to his medications. This
theory of learning is relevant to Mr E as teaching him about health
and his medications using readily available, or familiar associations
will help the client understand more easily. Moreover, associating
medication taking with a more routine activity will help the client

adhere to his medication (Canadian Nurses Association (CNA),
(2010).
Overview of teaching
plan (synopsis of who,
what, when, where,
why, how will be
taught)
This teaching plan is prepared to facilitate the teaching of Mr
E on his health condition and the medications he is taking. The
teaching will take place at the hospital clinic during his next clinic
visit, which will be the day after tomorrow as he will be coming for a
checkup. This teaching is important as Mr E has very minimal
knowledge on his health condition, and he is even non-adherent to
medication which could bring more complications. The teaching will
take place after the client has been attended to, and he is resting
comfortably.
The teaching will be delivered in simple language that the
client can understand easily avoiding too much medical jargon. The
teaching will also be at a pace that is convenient for the patient and
ensuring that the patient has understood what is taught by asking
questions and clarifications for the best outcomes (College of Nurses
of Ontario, 2014). The patient will also be given time to ask questions
where he does not understand or need clarification. If possible, the
patient can be taught together with his son, as he has been supporting
him in managing his health issues. The teaching should also take the
shortest time possible to avoid making the patient tired (Astutik and
Rosid 2018).
Two (2) Learning
Outcomes of teaching
By the completion of the teaching session, the patient shall be able to
explain the function of Trajenta drug he is taking.

session: By the completion of the teaching session, the patient shall be able to
state the side effects of medication (Trajenta).
Content/Time frame CONTENT TIME
Definition of Trajenta drug: Trajenta is a
drug used in the management of a disease
condition known as diabetes mellitus type 2
(Omar et al. 2019).
Definition of diabetes mellitus: Diabetes
mellitus is a condition characterized by increased
glucose in the blood. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is
due to body cells resistant to insulin or the
production of insulin in small amounts. Insulin is
an enzyme that allows glucose flow into the cells
where they are broken down or stored by the body
as glycogen (Zheng, Ley and Hu 2018).
Uses of the drug: this drug has been found
to reduce glucose level in the blood effectively.
Side effects of the drug: this drug has
been found to cause joint pain which can be severe
or even disabling. His can be more disabling for
Mr E as he is already suffering from back pain
(Maliepaard et al. 2019).
Contraindications: This drug cannot be
given to people with bronchial hypersensitivity,
for example, asthma patients.
Administration: It is advisable to take the
2 minutes
3 minutes
2 minutes
2 minutes
2 minutes