Ketorolac shall NOT be administered for pain management to patients over what age?

Ketorolac shall NOT be administered for pain management to patients over what age?

• A. 60
• B. 65
• C. 70
• D. 75

Answer: (B)

Ketorolac is a potent NSAID, and the risk of kidney injury and gastrointestinal bleeding increases in older adults as overall drug handling changes with age. To reduce these risks, many EMS guidelines set a cutoff and do not administer ketorolac to patients older than 65. Therefore, the threshold is 65 years; patients older than 65 should not receive it for pain management.

Ketorolac is a potent NSAID, and the risk of kidney injury and gastrointestinal bleeding increases in older adults as overall drug handling changes with age. To reduce these risks, many EMS guidelines set a cutoff and do not administer ketorolac to patients older than 65. Therefore, the threshold is 65 years; patients older than 65 should not receive it for pain management.