Analgesia MD Flashcards
1
Q
What is the indication for the analgesia medical directive?
A
Pain
2
Q
What are the conditions for acetaminophen?
A
Age ≥12 years
LOA Unaltered
3
Q
What are the conditions for ibuprofen administration?
A
Age ≥12 years
LOA Unaltered
4
Q
What are the conditions for Ketorolac administration?
A
Age ≥12 years
LOA Unaltered
SBP Normotension
5
Q
What is the dose for acetaminophen for ages ≥12 years to <18 years?
A
PO
500-650 mg, max 650 mg, 1 dose.
6
Q
What is the dose of acetaminophen for patients aged ≥18 years?
A
PO
960-1000 mg, max 1000 mg, 1 dose.
7
Q
What is the dose of ibuprofen for patients ≥12 years?
A
PO
400 mg, 1 dose.
8
Q
What is the dose of ketorolac for patients ≥12 years?
A
IM/IV
10-15 mg, max dose 15 mg, 1 dose.
9
Q
What are the clinical considerations for the analgesic MD?
A
- Whenever possible, consider co-administration of acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Suspected renal colic patients should routinely be considered for ibuprofen or ketorolac.
- IV administration of ketorolac applies only to PCPs authorized for PCP Autonomous IV.
