Multivitamin Ran

INDEX Generic Name multiple vitamin

Trade Name Theragran

Peak Unknown

Onset Unknown

NURS 2236 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheet (You will need to made additional copies of these forms) Classification Dose Route Time/Frequency vitamins 1 tablet PO qday

Duration Unknown

Why is your patient taking this medication? Prevention of vitamin deficiency

Normal Dosage range 1 tablet qday For IV meds, compatability with IV drips and/or solutions

Mechanism of action and indications Prevention of deficiency or replacement in patients whose nutritional status is questionable Contain fat soluble vitamins (A, D, and E) and most water soluble vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, vitamin C, biotin and folic acid. These vitamins are a diverse group or compounds necessary for normal growth and development, many act as coenzymes or catalysts in numerous metabolic processes Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC, or herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) Large amounts of vitamin B may interfere with beneficial effect of levodopa

Nursing Implications (what to focus on) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Hypersensitivity to preservatives, colorants, or additives, including tartrazine, saccharin, and aspartame (oral forms) Some products contain alcohol and should be avoided in patients with known intolerance use caution in patients with anemia of undetermined cause Common side effects Urine discoloration, allergic reaction to preservatives additives or colorants

Lab value alterations caused by medicine

Be sure to teach the patient the following about this medication Encourage patient to comply with recommendation or health care professional. Explain best source of vitamins is a well-balanced diet with foods from the 4 basic food groups.

Nursing Process - Assessment (Pre-administration assessment Assess patient for signs of nutritional deficiency before and throughout therapy Assess patient unable to take oral nutrition

Assessment Why would you hold or not give this med? hypersensitivity

Evaluation Check after giving Prevention or decrease in the symptoms of vitamin deficiency