Our Lady of Fatima University – Pampanga

College of Nursing
S.Y. 2023 – 2024
Care of Mother, Child & Adolescent (Well Client)

Drug Study

Pharmacological
Drug Drug Classification Side and Adverse effects Nursing Consideration
Classification

Brand Name Nutritional supplement. Vitamin, water soluble SIDE EFFECTS BASELINE ASSESSMENT

None known. Pernicious anemia should be

• Folvite ruled out with Schilling test and
ADVERSE EFFECTS/TOXIC vitamin B12 blood level before
REACTIONS initiating therapy (may produce
Generic Names
Allergic hypersensitivity occurs irreversible neurologic damage).
rarely with parenteral form. Oral Resistance to treatment may
occur if decreased
• Folic acid folic acid is nontoxic.
hematopoiesis, alcoholism,
antimetabolic drugs, deficiency
of vitamin B6, B12, C, E is
evident.

INTERVENTION/EVALUATION

Assess for therapeutic

improvement: improved sense
of well-being, relief from iron
deficiency symptoms (fatigue,
shortness of breath, sore
tongue, headache, pallor).

PATIENT/FAMILY TEACHING •
Eat foods rich in folic acid,
including fruits, vegetables,
organ meats.
 Our Lady of Fatima University – Pampanga
College of Nursing
S.Y. 2023 – 2024
Care of Mother, Child & Adolescent (Well Client)