Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Higher Education
University of Tabuk
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences
Department of Nursing
Name of Student: __________Fahad Saad Alenzi________________
Name of Patient: ___M A____________________ Age:__60____
Ward/Unit :________________________Room/ Bed No.:__________
DRUG NAME MECHANISM OF ACTION
Lisinopril AND
INDICATION
GENERIC NAME: MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Lisinopril It inhibits angiotensin-
converting enzyme (ACE) in
BRAND NAME:
human subjects and animals.
ACE is a peptidyl dipeptidase
Prinvil. that catalyzes the conversion of
CLASSIFICATION:
angiotensin I to the
vasoconstrictor substance,
ACE inhibitors.
angiotensin II. Angiotensin II
also stimulates aldosterone
DOSAGE: secretion by the adrenal cortex.
5mg
INDICATION:
It is indicated for the treatment of
ROUTE: hypertension in adult patients and
pediatric patients 6 years of age and
Oral. older to lower blood pressure.
Lowering blood pressure lowers the
FREQUENCY: risk of fatal and non-fatal
cardiovascular events, primarily
OD strokes and myocardial infarctions
Date Submitted: __________________________
CTC_Revised summer 2016
‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
‫وزارة التعليم العالي‬
‫جامعة تبوك‬
‫كلية العلوم الطبية التطبيقية‬
‫قسم التمريض‬
DRUG STUDY
Student Number: ____381007055____________________________
Medical Diagnosis: ______Hypertension__________________________
Date of Assessment: ______________________________
CONTRAINDICATIONS SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
In patients with:  dizziness
-renal artery stenosis.  cough Assessment:
 headache -History: Allergy to lisinopril or enalapril, impaired
-history of angioedema or  high potassium renal function, CHF, salt or volume depletion,
hypersensitivity related to levels lactation, pregnancy.
previous treatment with an  diarrhea -Physical: Skin color, lesions, turgor; T; P, BP,
angiotensin converting enzyme  low blood peripheral perfusion; mucous membranes, bowel
inhibitor. pressure sounds, liver evaluation; urinalysis, LFTs, renal function
 chest pain tests, CBC and differential.
-hereditary or idiopathic Intervention:
 fatigue
angioedema. -Monitor patients closely in any situation that may
 nausea and/or
lead to a decrease in BP secondary to reduction in
vomiting
- hyperkalemia. fluid volume (excessive perspiration and dehydration,
 rash
 psoriasis vomiting, diarrhea) because excessive hypotension
-renal failure. may occur.
-Arrange for reduced dosage in patients with impaired
- method of removing renal function.
waste/poison from blood with Teaching points:
dialysis. Take this drug once a day. It may be taken with meals.
Do not stop taking without consulting your health care
-Hypotension. provider.
Be careful with any conditions that may lead to a drop
in blood pressure (such as diarrhea, sweating,
vomiting, dehydration). If light-headedness or
dizziness occurs, consult your health care provider.
Faculty Name & Signature: ______________________________