Question

A 32-year-old man is found to have hypertension and is prescribed ramipril. According to the BNF, which parameter should be checked shortly after initiating or increasing the dose of an ACE inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Renal function and serum potassium

Answer

Serum calcium

Answer

Serum magnesium

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Lipid profile

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Random blood glucose

Practice question

A 32-year-old man is found to have hypertension and is prescribed ramipril. According to the BNF, which parameter should be checked shortly after initiating or increasing the dose of an ACE inhibitor?