DRUG STUDY

Drug Name Classification Indication Action of Drug Side effects Nursing

Considerations

Folic Acid Therapeutic: • Prevention and treatment of Required for protein Derm: rash Assess patients for signs
Antianemics, megaloblastic and synthesis and red blood of megoloblastic anemia (
CNS: irritability,
Vitamins macrocytic anemias. cell function. fatigue, weakness,
difficulty sleeping,
dyspnea) before and
Pharmacologic: • Given during pregnancy to Stimulates the production malaise, confusion
periodically throughout
Water soluble promote normal fetus of red blood cells, white
Misc: fever therapy.
vitamins development blood cells, and platelets.
Necessary for normal
fetal development.