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Which patients should avoid using aliskiren (Tekturna)?
Which patients should avoid using aliskiren (Tekturna)?
- Patients taking K+ supplements or K+ sparing drugs
- Patients with severe bilateral renal artery stenosis
- Patients with diabetes taking ACE-I or ARB (correct)
- Patients with preexisting kidney disease
What is the main reason aliskiren (Tekturna) is used as an alternative therapy?
What is the main reason aliskiren (Tekturna) is used as an alternative therapy?
- Decreasing hyperkalemia risk in CKD patients
- Long-term benefits in decreasing CVD risk (correct)
- Causing angioedema or cough
- Major congenital malformations in pregnancy
What is a potential adverse effect of aliskiren (Tekturna)?
What is a potential adverse effect of aliskiren (Tekturna)?
- Increase in GFR and SCr
- Hyperkalemia in CKD patients (correct)
- Angioedema or cough
- Congenital malformations in pregnancy
What should be avoided when taking aliskiren (Tekturna) during pregnancy?
What should be avoided when taking aliskiren (Tekturna) during pregnancy?
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What is the potential effect of aliskiren (Tekturna) on renal function?
What is the potential effect of aliskiren (Tekturna) on renal function?
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