What is the Toradol dose for adult minor to moderate pain management?

• A. 30 mg IM
• B. 15 mg IV/IO or 30 mg IM (1 dose)
• C. 60 mg IV
• D. 45 mg IV/IM

Answer: (B)

Ketorolac dosing for adults is given per route and per single dose when treating acute pain. For a single dose in adults with mild to moderate pain, the recommended amounts are 15 mg when given IV or IO, or 30 mg when given intramuscularly. The IV/IO route acts quickly, while the IM route provides reliable analgesia with a straightforward single-dose option. This dosing balances effective relief with a lower risk of adverse effects compared with higher IV doses. In practice, total daily dosing should be limited (commonly around 120 mg), and there are important safety considerations: avoid in patients with renal impairment, active GI bleeding or ulcers, or other bleeding risks, and use only for short-term relief (typically not more than a few days).