Question

PN 105 Fundamentals of Nursing I Mineral Supplement - Iron AP is pregnant and takes two 325 mg tablets of ferrous sulfate. She has a 2 year-old daughter, 1. What precautions should AP take in regard to the container of ferrous sulfate and provide the rationale for your answer? 2. If AP asks if she should take more than two tablets a day, how would you respond being sure to include your rationale for your response? 3. AP states she has been constipated and wonders whether iron is the cause. What would your response be? 4. Develop a safety plan with AP related to medication safety in the home with young children Reviewed 11/18

Answer 1

1.Some of the precautions to be taken when taking ferrous sulphate are

• Do not take more than the recommended dose
• Avoid OTC drugs,herbal supplements,alcohol because this can interact the action of ferrous sulphate
• To drink plenty of liquids and have fibre rich diet ti prevent constipation
• To report any medical condition, allergies, blood disorder in prior to the start of treatment because this can aggravate the condition

2.This medication has to be taken as prescribed. An increase in dose than recommended by the provider can result in poisoning .In most cases an increased dose than the need shows no effectiveness of the drug to the body.It can cause constipation and others serious side effects if taken in more quantity

3.Iron supplements generally cause constipation. This happens due to poor iron absorption. To aide in absorption vitamin c rich foods can be taken to prevent constipation.

4.The safety plan in home to be followed are

• Keep this medicine in cool and dry place, prevent from direct sunlight
• Keep it out of reach from children to prevent accidental ingestion
• Can be kept in lock and key
• Keep the medicine labelled or separately to avoid mixing with other drugs in the home.