Pain Medications

Question 1

What is the adult dosage and route of Ibuprofen?

Answer 1

600 mg PO (they come in 600 mg tablets)

Question 2

Which in-house medications are NSAIDS?

Answer 2

Ibuprofen (Motrin) and Ketorolac (Toradol)

Question 3

What are the cautions for Ibuprofen?

Answer 3

1) Do not administer to infants under 6 months old.
2) Use caution in patients with kidney disease.
3) Use caution in patients with ulcers, active bleeding, or who have taken other NSAIDS.

Question 4

What is Ibuprofen used to treat?

Answer 4

1) Fever

2) Mild to moderate pain.

Question 5

What is pediatric concentration of Ibuprofen at TAUC?

Answer 5

100 mg/5 mL

Question 6

What is the common name of Ibuprofen?

Answer 6

Motrin or Advil

Question 7

What is the common name of Acetaminophen?

Answer 7

Tylenol

Question 8

What is the adult dosage and route of Tylenol?

Answer 8

500-1000 mg PO (come in 500 mg tablets)

Question 9

What is the pediatric dose of Tylenol?

Answer 9

15 mg/kg body weight

Question 10

What is the concentration of pediatric Tylenol at TAUC?

Answer 10

160 mg/5 mL

Question 11

What are the contraindications for Acetaminophen?

Answer 11

Liver disease

Question 12

What is the infant dosage of Tylenol

Answer 12

Based on provider’s orders

Question 13

What is morphine and what is it used for?

Answer 13

Morphine is an opioid narcotic used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Question 14

What dose of morphine can be given by slow IV push?

Answer 14

2-4 mg (very slow IV push; over 2 minutes)

Question 15

What dose of morphine can be given IM?

Answer 15

2-10 mg

Question 16

What are the cautions for morphine?

Answer 16

1) It can decrease BP and respiratory drive if administered too quickly.
2) Causes drowsiness (be sure there is someone to drive the patient home).

Question 17

What is the common name for Ketorolac?

Answer 17

Toradol

Question 18

What is Ketorolac and what is it used for?

Answer 18

It is an NSAID used to decrease swelling and treat moderate to severe pain.

Question 19

What is the maximum dose of Toradol that can be given by slow IV push?

Answer 19

15 mg

Question 20

What is the maximum dose of Toradol that can be given IM?

Answer 20

30 mg

Question 21

What are the cautions for Toradol?

Answer 21

1) May worsen symptoms of kidney failure. Do not give before completing i-Stat and discussing with provider.
2) May increase bleeding in patients with internal bleeding, on blood thinners, or actively bleeding. Speak to the provider before administering.