NAME OF DRUG DOSAGE/FREQ/ROUTE/ CLASSIFICATION MECHANISM OF ACTION
SUPPLIED CONTRAINDICATIONS
GENERIC NAME: 50-60 mg OD Oral Tablet Antioxidants Helps heal wounds, improves iron
Ascorbic acid absorption from plant foods, and
supports the immune system. Also
BRAND NAME: works as an antioxidant to protect
Vitamin C cells against free radicals, which
may play a role in heart disease,
cancer and other diseases.
Reference:
AFHS. (2020, October 15). Ascorbic
Acid (Vitamin C). Retrieved from:
https://medlineplus.gov/
druginfo/meds/a682583. html
INDICATIONS/
INDICATIONS:
Prevent ion and treatment of
scurvy such as fatigue,
swollen gums, joint pain, and
poor wound healing caused
by a lack of vitamin C in the
body. Also used as dietary
supplementation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Contraindicated with patient
with blood disorders such as
thalassemia and G6PD
deficiency. Sickle cell anemia
and hemochromatosis.
SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
• Stomach BEFORE:
cramps • Check doctors order.
• Nausea • Follow the 5 rights of medication.
• Heartburn • Monitor patient’s vital signs.
• Headache • Assess for any allergy history.
• Acute hemolytic • Wash hands prior to administering
anemia medication.
• Diarrhea
• Dysuria DURING:
• Verify patient’ s name and birthdate.
• Educate patients about the side
effects of the drug.
• Follow right time of the drug
administration.
• Assess patient on taking the
medication particularly checking the
mouth if the drug is being
swallowed.
• Wash hands after giving of
medication.
AFTER:
• Monitor for any side effects of the
drug.
• Documentation of the procedure.
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DRUG
SUPPLIED CONTRAINDICATIONS

GENERIC 500mg Iron products, Multivitamins are designed to fill INDICATIONS: • Tooth staining BEFORE:
NAME: O.D. vitamin, and nutritional gaps, offering a wide variety of
P.O. mineral healthy nutrients and chemical flavors Multivitamins is to • Increased • Check doctor’s order.
Multivitamin Oral naturally found in foods. It cannot provide replenishes vitamins that urination • Do patient’s assessment.
combinations
and Capsule, Oral Liquid, fiber, nor does it provide the taste and cannot be obtained from • Review patient’s current drug regimen.
iron Oral Tablet and enjoyment of food, which is so important food. Multivitamins are • Hives • Obtain allergy information by checking in the
Chewable for optimal nutrition. While iron is chart.
also used to treat vitamin
BRAND necessary to maintain optimal health, • Difficulty in • Check patient’s history, vital signs, and
especially to support the formation of red deficiencies
NAME: breathing diagnosis and other baseline to help determine
blood cells (RBCs), which carry oxygen (avitaminosis) caused by
patient’s risk of any adverse effects.
Fero-Folic throughout the body. Iron deficiency illness, pregnancy, • Swelling in • Prepare medications.
indicates that the body cannot produce improper diet, face, lips, • Wash hands.
enough normal red blood cells. Iron indigestion, and many tongue, and
deficiency anemia occurs when the other conditions.
body's iron stores fall to very low levels throat
DURING:
and the iron stores are insufficient to CONTRAINDICATIONS
support the production of normal red • Stomach
• Administer drugs in compliance with the five
blood cells (RBCs). Contraindicated to bleeding
rights of medications (drug, dosage, frequency,
References: patient with iron route, and patient).
Harvard T.H Chan. (2023). Should I take • Confusion
metabolism disorder, • Advise patient to avoid taking other
a Daily Multivitamin? Retrieved multivitamins within 2 hours before and after
overload of iron in the • Muscle
from:https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutriti taking iron-containing multivitamins.
blood, hemolytic anemia, weakness
onsource/multivitamin/#:~:text=The%20m • Instruct patient to swallow drug with a glass of
ulcer, and gastritis.
ain%20purpose%20of%20a,key%20to%2 water.
0an%20optimal%20diet. • Instruct to chew the tablet or dissolve in the
mouth fully.
DrugBank. (2023). Ferrous Sulfate. • Do not crush, crack, or open the drug that is
Retrieved from: supplied in a tablet or capsule.
https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB13257 • Advised patient not to take drug within
recommended dose.
• Wash hands after administering.

AFTER:
• Encourage patient to take vitamins regularly to
get most benefits.

• Instruct patient to report any side effects

specifically GI disturbances.

• Strictly instruct patient to not increase dosage.

• Advise patient to get regular check-ups.

• Document the data.

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DRUG FREQ/ ACTION CONTRAINDICATIONS
ROUTE/
SUPPLIED
GENERIC 1.1 to 2.4 mg Vitamins Substrate for the INDICATIONS: • Swollen lips, • BEFORE:
NAME: OD synthesis of the As building blocks eyes, face, and
Vitamin B PO ubiquitous coenzyme A of a healthy body, tongue o Check doctor’s order.
Complex Tablet/Capsule (CoA). In addition to its B vitamins directly • Difficulty in o Monitor vital signs to have baseline.
role in oxidative affect energy. levels, breathing o Recheck medication ticket to confirm patient.
BRAND NAME: metabolism, CoA brain function, and • Skin rash o Assess medication taken by the patient.
Thiamine contributes to brain cell. cellular metabolism. o Assess history of allergy
structure and function Vitamin B complexes o Wash hands prior to preparing medication and
through its involvement help prevent infections. giving of medicine.
in the synthesis of and support or promote
cholesterol, amino acids, cell health, red blood cell
phospholipids and fatty growth. DURING:
acids. • Administer the drug following 5 rights of medication
CONTRAINDICATIONS: • If the medication is in liquid form, prepare juice or water to
Reference: Do not take vitamin B - alter the taste and avoid staining of teeth.
NIH. (2016, January 12 supplements if you • Check patient’s mouth to know if the drug is taken fully.
28). B Vitamins and are sensitive or allergic • Instruct patient about possible side effects.
the Brain: to vitamin B -12, cobalt, • Educate patient that stool may be dark or green.
Mechanisms, Dose, or any other ingredient.
• Wash hands.
and Efficacy.
Retrieved from
10.3390/nu8020068 AFTER:
• Monitor vital signs of patient.
• Instruct patient to report side effects.
• Document data.