A 68-year-old woman is started on Ramipril 2.5mg OD for hypertension. According to NICE guidelines, when should her renal function (U&Es) and potassiu...

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A 68-year-old woman is started on Ramipril 2.5mg OD for hypertension. According to NICE guidelines, when should her renal function (U&Es) and potassium levels 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 3 months

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Only if symptoms develop

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hypertension Management / Prescribing

A 68-year-old woman is started on Ramipril 2.5mg OD for hypertension. According to NICE guidelines, when should her renal function (U&Es) and potassium levels be checked after initiation?