Question

A 75-year-old man is started on ramipril 1.25mg OD for hypertension. He has chronic kidney disease stage 3b (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²). According to NICE guidelines, when should his renal function (urea, electrolytes, creatinine) and potassium be checked after initiation?

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After 1 week

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After 2 weeks

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After 4 weeks

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After 6 weeks

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After 3 months

Practice question

A 75-year-old man is started on ramipril 1.25mg OD for hypertension. He has chronic kidney disease stage 3b (eGFR 40 mL/min/1.73m²). According to NICE guidelines, when should his renal function (urea, electrolytes, creatinine) and potassium be checked after initiation?