Question

A 68-year-old man is started on Ramipril 1.25mg daily for hypertension. What is the most important monitoring required shortly after initiation, according to NICE guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Urea and electrolytes (U&Es), including creatinine and potassium

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Liver function tests (LFTs)

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Thyroid function tests (TFTs)

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Full blood count (FBC)

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Serum calcium levels

Practice question

A 68-year-old man is started on Ramipril 1.25mg daily for hypertension. What is the most important monitoring required shortly after initiation, according to NICE guidelines?