Question

A patient taking Ramipril 10mg OD for hypertension attends for a routine blood test. The results show Na+ 138 mmol/L, K+ 5.9 mmol/L, Urea 8.2 mmol/L, Creatinine 130 µmol/L (baseline 110 µmol/L). What is the most appropriate action regarding the Ramipril?

Accepted Answer

Stop Ramipril immediately

Answer

Continue Ramipril at the same dose and repeat U&Es in 1 week

Answer

Increase Ramipril dose

Answer

Reduce Ramipril dose to 5mg OD

Answer

Add a diuretic like Bendroflumethiazide

Practice question

A patient taking Ramipril 10mg OD for hypertension attends for a routine blood test. The results show Na+ 138 mmol/L, K+ 5.9 mmol/L, Urea 8.2 mmol/L, Creatinine 130 µmol/L (baseline 110 µmol/L). What is the most appropriate action regarding the Ramipril?