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Vitamin D Medication Overview

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is activated in the liver and kidneys to increase calcium and phosphorus absorption and support bone health. It is administered orally or intravenously daily to treat and prevent deficiency states. Patients taking Vitamin D should be monitored for signs of hypercalcemia like bone pain and weakness, and have their calcium and vitamin D levels checked periodically. Interactions can occur with medications like antacids, corticosteroids, and digoxin, so doses may need adjustment.

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Vitamin D Medication Overview

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is activated in the liver and kidneys to increase calcium and phosphorus absorption and support bone health. It is administered orally or intravenously daily to treat and prevent deficiency states. Patients taking Vitamin D should be monitored for signs of hypercalcemia like bone pain and weakness, and have their calcium and vitamin D levels checked periodically. Interactions can occur with medications like antacids, corticosteroids, and digoxin, so doses may need adjustment.

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  • Medication Information Template

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Medication

Heather Morales
STUDENT NAME______________________________________
Vitamin D
MEDICATION___________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER____________

CATEGORY CLASS__Fat-Soluble Vitamins


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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use


-Cholecalciferol requires activation in the -Treatment and Prevention of deficiency
liver and kidneys to create the active form of states, particularly bone manifestations
Vitamin D -Improve calcium and phosphorous
homeostatis in pts. with kidney disease

Complications Medication Administration


-Dizzziness -Malaise -Dyspnea -Constipation -Dry Mouth -PO and IV
-Allergic Reaction -Chills -Fever -Angioedema -Arhythmias -Daily
-Palpitations -Headache

Contraindications/Precautions
-Contraindicated in pts with Hypersensitivity,
Hypercalcemia, Vitamin D Toxicity, Lacting Patients
-Use cautiously in pts rcieving digoxin, safety not Nursing Interventions
establshed in OB patients -Check for Vit D defiviency prior &
periodically during therapy
-Assess for bone pain and weakness prior
& priodically
-Observe pt carefully for signs of
hypercalcemia protecting symptomatic pts
Interactions by padding bed rails and keeping bed in
lowest position
-Cholestyramine, Colestipol, or Mineral Oil decreases -Monitor lab results for Calcium and
vitamin D levels
absoorption of Vitamin D Analogues, use with thiazide
diuretics may result in Hypercalcemia, Corticosteroids
decrease effectiveness of Vitamin D Analougs, use with
Digoxin may increase Arrhythmias, Other Vitamin D Aids
Client Education
-Take medication as directed
-Do not double up on missed
Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness doses
-Prevention of Hypocalcemia -Encourage pt to comply with
-Adequate Calcium and Vitamin D levels dietary recommendations
-Prevention of deficiency states, and bone manifestations -Avoid use of antacids
containing magnesium

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

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