vitamins and minerals

Question 1

vitamins and minerals moa

Answer 1

replenish vitamins or minerals that are low in body

Question 2

vitamins and minerals therapeutic uses

Answer 2

treatment and prevention or iron deficiency anemia (iron supplements) treatment of vitamin b12 deficiency, megaloblastic anemia (b12 and folic acid), treatment of malabsorption syndrome (folic acid), alcohol use disorder supplement (folic acid) treating hypoalemia (potassium), treating hypomagneisum (magnesium)

Question 3

vitamins and minerals common meds

Answer 3

• ferrous sulfate (iron)
• vit. b12
• folic acid
• potassium chloride (high alert)
• magesnium oxide

Question 4

vitamins and minerals complication

Answer 4

• constipation (dark green or black in color/n. heartburn) (iron)
• hypokalemia (b12)
• gi ulceration and distress
• hyperkalemia (potassium)
• never admin k+ iv push
• diarrhea (magnesium)
• cns depression (high doses magnesium)

Question 5

vitamins and minerals contraindications

Answer 5

• hypersensitivity

- elevated levels of vitamin/ mineral are administrating

Question 6

vitamins and minerals interactions

Answer 6

• antacids, tetracyclines (reduces absorption of iron)
• caffeine or diary or food (interferes with absorption of iron)
• methotrexate, sulfonamides (decrease folic acid levels)
• phenytoin (folic acid can decrease blood levels)
• potassium sparing diuretics (K+ risk for hyperkalemia)

Question 7

vitamins and minerals nursing implications

Answer 7

• make sure there i appropriate indication for vit/mineral therapy
• monitor lab values
• monitor for adr/ side effects
• follow package instructions when preparing powder or iv dosage
• have pt. take iron on empt stomach, space doses throughout the day to increase rbc production
• liquid doses should be diluted with water or juice w/ straw, mouth should be rinsed after (iron)

Question 8

vitamins and minerals pt. teaching

Answer 8

• take as directed
• iron may cause dark green or black stools
• iron liquid forms should be diluted with water or juice and drunk with a straw, mouth should be rinsed afterwards to prevent tooth staining
• you may need blood work drawn to check blood count, electrolyte and vitamin levels
• if you experience dizziness, chest pain, palpitations, rash, or sob notify your provider immediately