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Elisabeth Fandrich
itaminNURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets
(You will need to make additional copies of these forms)

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency

Multiple One-a-day Vitamins 1 pill po Q day
vitamins
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions
Unknown unknown unknown N/A

Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on)

(Why med ordered)
Contain fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, and E) and most
water-soluble vitamins (B-complex vitamins B1, B2, B3,
B5, B6, B12, vitamin C, biotin, and folic acid). These
vitamins are a diverse group of compounds necessary for
normal growth and development. Many act as
coenzymes or catalysts in numerous metabolic processes
Liquid products do not contain folic
acid
Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Contraindicated in:
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 Cautiously in:
Patients with anemia of undetermined
cause

Common side effects

In recommended doses, adverse reactions are extremely rare

Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal
medicines (ask patient specifically)
None for this patient
Lab value alterations caused by medicine
None known
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Encourage patient to comply with recommendations of
health care professional. Explain that the best source of
vitamins is a well-balanced diet with foods from the 4 basic
food groups

Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation

(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Nutritionally balanced/imbalanced diet med? Prevention or decrease in the
Excessive intake of fat soluble symptoms of vitamin
vitamins deficiency