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    Drug Study - Ketorolac

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    Name of Drug Dosage, Route and Mechanism of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Effect Nursing Responsibility

    Frequency
    Generic Name: Dosage: Exact mechanism for ketorolac tromethamine is Contraindicated with Fluid retention, abdominal Baseline Assessment
    Ketorolac 30 mg/amp. 1 ampule anti-inflammatory, indicated for the short-term ( ≤ significant renal pain, diarrhea, dizziness,
    analgesic, an- tipyretic 5 days) management of impairment, aspirin headaches, nausea • Assess onset, type, location, duration
    Brand Name: effects unknown. moderately severe allergy, recent GI bleed or of pain. Obtain baseline renal/hepatic
    Toradol Frequency: Inhibition of enzyme perforation . Use cautiously func- tion tests.
    acute pain that requires
    Sprix Q6hrs x 3 doses cyclo- oxygenase, the with impaired hearing;
    analgesia at the opioid level,
    enzyme responsible allergies; hepatic
    Classification: for prostaglandin usually in a postoperative Intervention/Evaluation
    setting. conditions
    Anti-pyretic Route: synthesis, appears to
    NSAID IVTT be a major mechanism Monitor renal function, LFT, urinary
    of action. May inhibit output. Monitor daily pattern of bowel
    other mediators of activity, stool consistency. Observe for
    inflammation (e.g., occult blood loss. Assess for
    leu- kotrienes). Direct therapeutic response: relief of pain,
    action on stiffness, swell- ing; increased joint
    hypothalamus heat- mobility; reduced joint tenderness;
    regulating center may improved grip strength. Monitor for
    contribute to bleeding (may also occur with
    antipyretic effect. ophthalmic route due to systemic
    absorption).

    Patient / Family Teaching

    • Avoid aspirin, alcohol.


    • Report abdominal pain, bloody
    stools, or vomiting blood.
    • If GI upset occurs, take with food,
    milk.
    • Ophthalmic: Transient stinging,
    burning may occur upon instil- lation.
    • Do not administer while wear- ing
    soft contact lenses.

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