Chronic Illness Clinical

NUR 2306

Medication Template
Generic Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency
Name Cholecalciferol Vitamin 2000 Units PO Daily (0900)
Vitamin
D

Peak Onset Duration Recommended/Normal Dose Range

unknown unknown unknown 400 – 1000 units daily

Indications for Use/Why is your patient Drug Interactions/Compatibility

taking this med?
Treatment or prevention of vitamin D
deficiency
Mechanism of action and indications
Activated in liver and kidneys to create
an active form of vitamin D3.
Cholestyramine decreases vitamin D
analogues.
Calcium-containing drugs may increase
risk for hypercalcemia
Nursing Implications
Contraindications/interactions/precautions
Hypersensitivity, hypercalcemia, vitamin D
toxicity, concurrent use of antacids.
Lab value alterations caused by med

Serum calcium and phosphate

concentrations, serum magnesium,
alkaline phosphatase, intact PTH
Major Adverse effects Patient teaching
- Take medication regularly
Arrhythmias, edema, hypertension, - If a dose is missed, take it as soon
conjunctivitis, pruritus, hypercalcemia, as possible
hyperkalemia, pancreatitis. - Review diet modifications
- Avoid concurrent use of antacids
with magnesium
-
Pre-admin assessment Assessment (why would Evaluation/Was the med
Symptoms of vitamin you hold or not give this effective? (check after
deficiency med?) giving med)
Signs and symptoms of Hypercalcemia, Yes, the patient has normal
hypercalcemia Hypervitaminosis D levels of calcium and
Bone pain Malabsorption vitamin D
Digitalis toxicity signs and
symptoms
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