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Elisabeth Fandrich
itaminNURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets
(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


Multiple One-a-day Vitamins 1 pill po Q day
vitamins
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
Unknown unknown unknown N/A

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)


(Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Contain fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, and E) and most Contraindicated in:
water-soluble vitamins (B-complex vitamins B1, B2, B3, Hypersensitivity to preservatives, colorants, or additives,
B5, B6, B12, vitamin C, biotin, and folic acid). These including tartrazine, saccharin, and aspartame (oral forms)
vitamins are a diverse group of compounds necessary for Some products contain alcohol and should be avoided in
normal growth and development. Many act as patients with known intolerance
coenzymes or catalysts in numerous metabolic processes Use Cautiously in:
Liquid products do not contain folic Patients with anemia of undetermined
acid cause

Common side effects


In recommended doses, adverse reactions are extremely rare

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) None known
None for this patient
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Encourage patient to comply with recommendations of
health care professional. Explain that the best source of
vitamins is a well-balanced diet with foods from the 4 basic
food groups

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation


(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Nutritionally balanced/imbalanced diet med? Prevention or decrease in the
Excessive intake of fat soluble symptoms of vitamin
vitamins deficiency

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