RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 157 of 2368

Which nursing consideration applies to ketorolac?

  1. Monitor renal function closely and limit use to 5 days in adults
  2. Give it for long-term chronic pain
  3. Give it as the first drug for mild pain
  4. No dose change is needed for clients 65 and older
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Correct answer: Monitor renal function closely and limit use to 5 days in adults

Ketorolac is for short-term use, up to five days, and requires close renal monitoring.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Comfort: Nonopioid Analgesics. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026