ketorolac HIGH ALERT
NSAID (IV/IM)What it's for
Short-term moderate-severe pain
Nursing considerations
- 5-day MAXIMUM — flag day 6
- Renally cautious — check creatinine first
- Real GI bleed risk
Key side effects
📈 Watch
Creatinine, day count
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
