Question

A 55-year-old man is started on ramipril for hypertension. He has type 2 diabetes and moderate chronic kidney disease (eGFR 45 ml/min/1.73m²). According to NICE NG136 (Hypertension) and CKD guidelines (NG203), what monitoring is essential shortly after starting ramipril?

Accepted Answer

Check urea, creatinine, and potassium within 1-2 weeks

Answer

Check HbA1c within 1 month

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Check liver function tests within 1-2 weeks

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Perform 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

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Check urine albumin:creatinine ratio (ACR) within 1 month

Practice question

A 55-year-old man is started on ramipril for hypertension. He has type 2 diabetes and moderate chronic kidney disease (eGFR 45 ml/min/1.73m²). According to NICE NG136 (Hypertension) and CKD guidelines (NG203), what monitoring is essential shortly after starting ramipril?