What is the ketorolac dose for adult pain management?

What is the ketorolac dose for adult pain management?

• A. 5-10 mg IV/IO
• B. 15-30 mg IV/IO
• C. 30-60 mg IV/IO
• D. 50-100 mg IV/IO

Answer: (B)

Ketorolac is used for short-term relief of moderate to severe acute pain, and in adults the standard single-dose given IV or IO is 15 to 30 mg. This range provides effective analgesia while keeping the risk of side effects like kidney effects, stomach irritation, and bleeding at a lower level compared with higher doses. Doses well below this range (like 5–10 mg) may not provide enough pain relief, while doses much higher (such as 30–60 mg or 50–100 mg) increase the chance of adverse effects without necessarily delivering better pain control in a single administration. If the protocol allows, dosing can be repeated per guidance, but each administration stays within the recommended limits.

Ketorolac is used for short-term relief of moderate to severe acute pain, and in adults the standard single-dose given IV or IO is 15 to 30 mg. This range provides effective analgesia while keeping the risk of side effects like kidney effects, stomach irritation, and bleeding at a lower level compared with higher doses. Doses well below this range (like 5–10 mg) may not provide enough pain relief, while doses much higher (such as 30–60 mg or 50–100 mg) increase the chance of adverse effects without necessarily delivering better pain control in a single administration. If the protocol allows, dosing can be repeated per guidance, but each administration stays within the recommended limits.