DRUG MODE OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING IMPLCATION

GENERIC NAME: Anti- inflammatory and analgesic -Hypersensitivity to Ketorolac Short term management of pain  Headache. Be aware that patient may be
Ketorolac activity; inhibits prostaglandins and (up to 5 days)  Drowsiness. at risk for CV events, GI
leukotriene synthesis -Angioedema bleeding , renal toxicity,
BRAND NAME: For breakthrough pain  Nausea monitor accordingly.
Toradol -Severe renal impairment  GI pain
 Edema
DRUG CLASSIFICATION: -Risk of bleeding Keep emergency equipment
NSAID  Sweating readily available at time of
-Active peptic ulcer disease  Pain at injection site initial dose, in case of severe
ROUTE: IV hypersensitivity reaction.
-Epidural administration
DOSAGE: 30mg Administer every 6 hrs to
maintain serum levels and control
ORDER: pain
30 mg IV q8 hours
Protect drug vials from light

PATIENT X
ADMITTING DIAGNOSIS: SCI INCOMPLETE AT THE LEVEL AT C3