Roosevelt College System Institute of Nursing and Health Education Sumulong Hi-Way Cainta, Rizal Related Learning Experience

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

INDIVIDUAL DRUG STUDY

NAME: Maureen Monique Sumilhig HOSPITAL: Good Samaritan Nursing Homes Inc. NAME OF DRUG Generic Name: Vitamin C ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTION NURSING CONSIDERATION May be given without regards to meals Assess for clinical improvement (improve sense of well-being and sleep patterns) DURATION OF EXPOSURE: February 13, 15-17, 2012

1. Assist in Vitamin C is Contraindicated to : collagen formation used for Hypersensitivity prevention drugs or class 2. Tissue repair and treatment Brand Name: of Scurvy Caution in Ascorbic Acid 3. Vitamin C is impairment involved in : Acidification Dosage: Metabolism of urine 60 mg/ day P.O Carbohydrates

Side effects: of Abdominal cramps Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea renal Increased urination with doses exceeding 1 gram Flushing Headache

for Elderly Classification: Vitamin

utilization Dietary Synthesis of supplements lipids It also Prevention or presereves reduction in blood vessel the severity integrity of colds

Observe for reversal of deficiency Adverse Reaction: symptoms : Urine acidification that lead to crystalluria Gingivitis Bleeding gums Poor wound healing Digestive difficulties Joint pain

Dizziness Sleepiness or insomia