Renin Inhibitor

Question 1

Renin Inhibitor Drug Names

Answer 1

Aliskiren

Question 2

Renin Inhibitor Therapeutic Actions

Answer 2

• Inhibits renin which inhibits the RAAS
• Decreased BP
• Decreased aldosterone
• Decreased sodium reabsorbtion

Question 3

Renin Inhibitor Indications

Answer 3

• HTN

Question 4

Renin Inhibitor Contraindications and Cautions

Answer 4

Contraindication:

• Pregnancy

Question 5

Renin Inhibitor DDI

Answer 5

• Other drugs affecting RAAS

* Furosemide

Question 6

Renin Inhibitor Adverse Effects

Answer 6

• Hyperkalemia

Question 7

Renin Inhibitor:

Assessment

Answer 7

Hx: allergy, contra/cautions, pregnancy
Physical: vital signs, weight, cardiac respiratory, abdominal, skin (baseline)
Labs: renal functions, electrolytes, pregnancy test

Question 8

Renin Inhibitor Diagnosis

Answer 8

• Ineffective tissue perfusion
• Impaired skin integrity
• Acute pain
• Deficient knowledge

Question 9

Renin Inhibitor:

Implementation

Answer 9

• Encourage lifestyle changes
• Use of barrier contraceptives
• Monitor the patient carefully in any situation that might lead to a drop in fluid volume
• Provide throughout patient teaching

Question 10

Renin Inhibitor:

Evaluation

Answer 10

Response to the drug (weight, electrolytes, blood pressure, EKG)

Adverse effects (hypotension, fatigue, dry cough, hyperkalemia, reflex tachycardia)

Effectiveness of comfort measures Compliance with the regimen

Effectiveness of the teaching plan