CEBU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY –

UNIVERSITY
COLLEGEOF NURSING

DRUG STUDY

Name of Student: GROUP 2 Level II Section: N01 Rating:

Supervising Clinical Instructor: Ms. Linel D. Vallespin Name of Hospital: Saint Anthony Mother and Child Hospital
Area of Assignment: OB Ward Inclusive Dates of RLE: May 1-6, 2023

Name of Drug Classification Mechanism of Indications and Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Action Contraindications (Before, During and After Responsibilities)
Generic
Name: Clacium works by providing the Indications: Side effects: Before:
600+Vit D3 Therapeutic class: body with an additional
source of calcium. used to prevent or treat * nausea/vomitting  Assess the patient's medical history,
* calcium-containing Calcium is essential for low blood calcium level * loss of appetite including any allergies, previous
Trade/Brand preparations; various bodily functions, s in people who do not * unusual weight loss calcium or vitamin D supplementation,
Name: Caltrate minerals and including muscle get * lack of energy and current medications
electrolytes contraction, nerve enough calcium from  .Check the patient's serum calcium and
function, and blood their diets. It may be Adverse effects: vitamin D levels, as well as any
Contents:Calci clotting. When the body used to treat conditions * increased thirst or laboratory test results.
um Carbonate does not have enough caused by urination  Explain to the patient the importance of
and Pharmaceutical: calcium, it may draw low calcium levels such * muscle pain taking the medication as prescribed,
cholecalciferol calcium from bones, as bone loss , weak * headache including the dosage, frequency, and
*mineral supplement which can result in bone bones, decreased * pounding heartbeat duration of treatment.
Patient’s Dose: 19- * fat-soluble vitamin loss and increase the risk activity of the  Inform the patient of possible side
50 years: 1000 of fractures. parathyroid gland. It effects, such as constipation, stomach
mg/600 IU daily or may also be used in upset, and hypercalcemia.
1-2 tabs Pharmacokinetics certain patients to
Absorption: The make sure they are During:
Minimum Dose: percentage of calcium getting enough calcium
1,000mg absorbed varies inversely including women who  Administer the medication orally with or
with intake. Tmax of are pregnant. without food, as prescribed.
about 3.5-5h varying  Monitor the patient's vital signs and
Maximum with formulation Contraindications: observe for any adverse reactions.
Dose:  Encourage the patient to maintain
2,500 mg Distribution: N/A increased activity of the adequate hydration to prevent
parathyroid gland, high constipation and kidney stones.
amount of calcium in
the blood, dehydration,  Instruct the patient to report any
constipation, kidney adverse effects to the healthcare
provider immediately.
stones, and high
amount of phosphate in
the blood
After:
 Reassess the patient's serum calcium
and vitamin D levels, as well as any
laboratory test results.
 Evaluate the patient for signs of
therapeutic effectiveness, such as
improvement in bone density or
resolution of symptoms associated
with calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
 Provide the patient with education
regarding lifestyle modifications to
prevent further calcium and vitamin D
deficiency, such as adequate sun
exposure and a balanced diet rich in
calcium and vitamin D.
 Schedule a follow-up appointment with
the healthcare provider to monitor the
patient's response to treatment and
adjust the treatment plan as needed.