RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 636 of 2368

Which client should the nurse question before giving ketorolac?

  1. A client with moderate to severe acute pain needing opioid-level relief
  2. A client who has had a hip replacement 3 days ago
  3. A client with breakthrough pain while on opioids
  4. A client with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding
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Correct answer: A client with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding

Ketorolac can cause ulcers, bleeding, and perforation, so it is contraindicated with a history of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Analgesics & Musculoskeletal System: Ketorolac. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026