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Name of Drug Dosage, Route, Frequency and Timing Mechanism of Action Indication Adverse Reactions Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities

1) The document contains information about a patient's prescription for the drug Ketorolac (brand name Toradol) including the dosage, route, frequency, timing, mechanism of action, indications, adverse reactions, and nursing responsibilities. 2) Ketorolac is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic NSAID administered intravenously for short-term management of pain up to 5 days by inhibiting prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. 3) Nurses should be aware of risks of cardiovascular events, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal toxicity and monitor accordingly, keep emergency equipment available initially, and protect vials from light.

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Name of Drug Dosage, Route, Frequency and Timing Mechanism of Action Indication Adverse Reactions Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities

1) The document contains information about a patient's prescription for the drug Ketorolac (brand name Toradol) including the dosage, route, frequency, timing, mechanism of action, indications, adverse reactions, and nursing responsibilities. 2) Ketorolac is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic NSAID administered intravenously for short-term management of pain up to 5 days by inhibiting prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. 3) Nurses should be aware of risks of cardiovascular events, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal toxicity and monitor accordingly, keep emergency equipment available initially, and protect vials from light.

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Name of Patient: Attending Physician: _____________________________ Age:

Ward/Bed Number: Impression / Diagnosis: ___________________________

Dosage, Route,
Name of Drug Frequency and Mechanism of Action Indication Adverse Reactions Special Precautions Nursing Responsibilities
Timing
Generic: Dosage: 50 mg Anti-inflammatory and Short-term somnolence, Be aware that patient may be at
Ketorolac analgesic activity; management of pain insomnia, risk for CV events, GI bleeding,
inhibits prostaglandins (up to 5 days) renal toxicity, monitor accordingly
Route: fatigue,
and leukotriene .
Brand: IV synthesis
Toradol Keep emergency equipment
readily available at time of initial
dose, in case of severe
Frequency: hypersensitivity reaction.
Classification Once Contraindications Side Effects
Functional: Contraindicated with CNS:
Anti-pyretic significant renal headache,
Timing: Protect drug vials from light.
impairment, aspirin
At PACU allergy, recent GI dizziness,
bleed or perforation
Use cautiously with
Chemical: impaired hearing; Administer every 6 hrs to
NSAID allergies; hepatic maintain serum levels and
conditions control pain.

Student’s Name: __________________________________________


Clinical Instructor: _________________________________________

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