Overview

4.8 out of 5 (19 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

28 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Ketorolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is an option for the management of acute moderate-to-severe pain. Ketorolac is available in various forms, including oral, nasal spray, IV, or IM administration. Widely employed in postoperative scenarios for pain control, ketorolac is particularly effective when combined with opioids, leading to a significant reduction in opioid requirements. This synergistic approach not only mitigates the need for opioids but also diminishes the occurrence of adverse effects such as vomiting and decreased gastrointestinal motility.

In pediatric cases, ketorolac demonstrates effectiveness comparable to major opioid analgesics. This educational activity discusses the indications, actions, and contraindications associated with ketorolac, emphasizing its role as a valuable agent in treating acute pain. The activity further highlights essential aspects, including the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and critical factors for monitoring and managing toxicity, providing crucial insights for interprofessional team members involved in treating patients with acute moderate-to-severe pain.


UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-2544-H01-P

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify appropriate indications for ketorolac use.

  • Implement appropriate dosing strategies and treatment regimens for ketorolac based on patient-specific factors.

  • Select the optimal patients for ketorolac use, considering individual patient characteristics and comorbidities.

  • Improve collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate pain management strategies incorporating ketorolac.

Pharmacy Activity Type:
General Pharmacy Topic


Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Pharmacists: StatPearls, LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE credit(s). (UAN: JA4008338-0000-23-2544-H01-P ). Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Bhupendra M. on 5/11/2021

Halyna H. on 6/28/2021

Lisa R. on 7/4/2021

Alana H. on 8/23/2021

Janice on 9/9/2021

Trenna R. on 12/31/2021

Jessica J. on 1/4/2022

Grace N. on 6/26/2022

Lisa R. on 9/25/2022

Nicole G. on 9/17/2022

Please add Naturopathic Physicians (ND) as an option for type of provider when choosing this for CME certification

Erin W. on 10/25/2022

jubril o. on 1/29/2023

Sheila C. on 6/16/2023

Meagan K. on 6/29/2023

Juana G. on 9/17/2023

Stephen W. on 10/5/2023

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