Toradol
Drug class NSAIDs
Side effects:
* swelling of face, fingers ankles
* weight gain
* skin rash or itching
* small red spots on the skin
* chest pain
* dark urine
*diaarha
*dizziness
* fainting
* hives
Patient and family education
* explain the side effects
* if any severe allergy to be noted down
* take the medication as prescribed
Nursing considerations:
* assess for rashes periodically
* assess the pain lever
* evaluate the lab investigations such as liver function test and others
* discontinue the therapy if patient complains of increased muscle pain and other severe allergies.
1. The safe dose which has to be received is 9mg/dose
2. Available dose 30mg/1ml
Given dose is 9mg
Therefore desired dose/ available dose at hand × total volume
9/30×1= 0.3ml
3. 1: 9
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