aliskiren(direct renin inhibitor)(RAAS suppresant AH drug)

Question 1

t or f? this treats High BP

Answer 1

true

Question 2

t or f? hyperkalemia and cough are adr

Answer 2

true

Question 3

t or f? angioedema and hypotension are adr

Answer 3

true

Question 4

t or f? diarrhea and rash are adr

Answer 4

true

Question 5

t or f? GI distress is a adr

Answer 5

true

Question 6

t or f? mouth swell, throat diarrhea, and ab pain are signs of angioedema

Answer 6

true

Question 7

t or f? M for hyperkalemia signs

Answer 7

true

Question 8

t or f? M periodic K levels, BUN and Cr in at risk pts

Answer 8

true

Question 9

t or f? have the K not take excess K

Answer 9

true

Question 10

t or f? M for and R persistent cough

Answer 10

true

Question 11

t or f? M and R angioedema

Answer 11

true

Question 12

t or f? treat angioedema with epipneiphrine

Answer 12

true

Question 13

t or f? M and R GI symptoms

Answer 13

true

Question 14

t or f? give orally and at consistent time bf eating

Answer 14

true

Question 15

t or f? M for hypotension after first dose and increasing dose

Answer 15

true

Question 16

t or f? expect 2 wks bf effects are seen

Answer 16

true

Question 17

t or f? high fat meals decrease absorption.

Answer 17

true

Question 18

t or f? not take anything that raises K levels

Answer 18

true

Question 19

t or f?R palpitations and muscle twitching

Answer 19

true