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    This document summarizes information about the medication Calderol (Vitamin D). It is a fat-soluble vitamin typically prescribed at a dose of 400 IU orally once daily to treat metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis. Vitamin D promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption and regulates calcium levels. Nursing implications include monitoring for hypercalcemia and educating patients about proper usage and diet. Lab values to check include BUN, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone levels.

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    This document summarizes information about the medication Calderol (Vitamin D). It is a fat-soluble vitamin typically prescribed at a dose of 400 IU orally once daily to treat metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis. Vitamin D promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption and regulates calcium levels. Nursing implications include monitoring for hypercalcemia and educating patients about proper usage and diet. Lab values to check include BUN, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone levels.

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    This document summarizes information about the medication Calderol (Vitamin D). It is a fat-soluble vitamin typically prescribed at a dose of 400 IU orally once daily to treat metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis. Vitamin D promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption and regulates calcium levels. Nursing implications include monitoring for hypercalcemia and educating patients about proper usage and diet. Lab values to check include BUN, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone levels.

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    Vitamin D

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    This document summarizes information about the medication Calderol (Vitamin D). It is a fat-soluble vitamin typically prescribed at a dose of 400 IU orally once daily to treat metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis. Vitamin D promotes calcium and phosphorus absorption and regulates calcium levels. Nursing implications include monitoring for hypercalcemia and educating patients about proper usage and diet. Lab values to check include BUN, creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, and parathyroid hormone levels.

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    NURS 1566 Clinical Form 3: Clinical Medications Worksheets

    Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


    Vitamin D Calderol Fat-soluble 400 IU PO Q daily
    vitamin
    Peak Onset Duration Normal dosage range
    Unknown Unknown Unknown 400-1000 IU daily

    Why is your patient getting this medication For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and/or
    Treatment/management of metabolic bone disease solutions
    (osteoporosis) N/A

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


    (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions
    Promotes absorption of calcium and phosphorus, Hypersensitivity, hypercalcemia/hyperphosphatemia,
    regulates calcium homeostasis in conjunction with Vitamin D toxicity
    parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. Common side effects
    Seen primarly as manifestations of toxicity
    (hypercalcemia), headache, somnolence, weakness,
    dizziness, malaise

    Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or Lab value alterations caused by medicine
    herbal medicines (ask patient specifically) Monitor BUN, serum creatinine, alkaline phosphatase,
    Corticosteroids decrease the effectiveness of parathyroid hormone levels, urinary calcium/creatinine
    Vitamin D analogues ratio, 24 hour urine calcium periodically. A decrease in
    alkaline phosphatase levels may signal onset of
    hypercalcemia. May cause false increase of cholesterol
    levels.
    Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
    medication
    Take only as directed, review diet modifications with pt.
    Encourage intake of foods that are calcium and vitamin D
    rich. Do not exceed the RDA. Review s/s of overdose.
    Emphasize the importance of follow-up exams to monitor
    progress.
    Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
    (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
    s/s of vitamin deficiency prior and med? Normalization of serum
    periodically during therapy. Assess for s/s of hypocalcemia (paresthesia, calcium and parathyroid
    bone pain and weakness. muscle twitching, laryngospasm, hormone levels
    colic, cardiac arrhythmias, and
    Chostek’s or Trousseau’s sign

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