ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication

Heather Morales
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Vitamin D
MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________

CATEGORY CLASS__Fat-Soluble Vitamins

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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use

-Cholecalciferol requires activation in the -Treatment and Prevention of deficiency
liver and kidneys to create the active form of states, particularly bone manifestations
Vitamin D -Improve calcium and phosphorous
homeostatis in pts. with kidney disease

Complications Medication Administration

-Dizzziness -Malaise -Dyspnea -Constipation -Dry Mouth -PO and IV
-Allergic Reaction -Chills -Fever -Angioedema -Arhythmias -Daily
-Palpitations -Headache

Contraindications/Precautions
-Contraindicated in pts with Hypersensitivity,
Hypercalcemia, Vitamin D Toxicity, Lacting Patients
-Use cautiously in pts rcieving digoxin, safety not Nursing Interventions
establshed in OB patients -Check for Vit D defiviency prior &
periodically during therapy
-Assess for bone pain and weakness prior
& priodically
-Observe pt carefully for signs of
hypercalcemia protecting symptomatic pts
Interactions by padding bed rails and keeping bed in
lowest position
-Cholestyramine, Colestipol, or Mineral Oil decreases -Monitor lab results for Calcium and
vitamin D levels
absoorption of Vitamin D Analogues, use with thiazide
diuretics may result in Hypercalcemia, Corticosteroids
decrease effectiveness of Vitamin D Analougs, use with
Digoxin may increase Arrhythmias, Other Vitamin D Aids
Client Education
-Take medication as directed
-Do not double up on missed
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness doses
-Prevention of Hypocalcemia -Encourage pt to comply with
-Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D levels dietary recommendations
-Prevention of deficiency states, and bone manifestations -Avoid use of antacids
containing magnesium

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