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Medication

Abby Murphy Ketorolac __________________________________________________________________________ Nonsteroidal anti-inflmmatory

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION

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PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibition of cyclooxygenase: inhibition of COX-2 results in decreased inflammation, fever and pain.

Therapeutic Use Decrease inflamation, analgesia for mild to moderate pain, fever reduction, dysmenorrhea, inhibition of platlet aggregation

Complications GI upset, impaired renal function, increase risk for heart attack/stroke.

Contraindications/Precautions Pregnancy, peptic ulcer disease, bleeding disorders, children with viral infections, older adult clients, clients taking: gluccocorticoids, anticoagulants, ace inhibitors. Ketorolac should not be used in clients with advanced kidney disease

Medication Administration Take with milk, food or water to reduce GI upset. Aministered first perenterally then switched to oral dose

Nursing Interventions monitor PPT, PT, INR

Interactions Ketorolac and other NSAIDs should not be used concurrently Should not be used longer than 5 days because of the risk for kidney damage

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness depending on theraputic intent: Reduction in inflammation Reducation of fever Relief from mild to moderate pain absence of injury

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Client Education Advise client to tell HCP about and OTC medication, vitamins or herbal supplements Advise client not to chew or crush enteric coated pills.

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