Question

A 72-year-old man is commenced on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. His baseline renal function showed an eGFR of 65 mL/min/1.73m$^2$ and serum potassium of 4.2 mmol/L. When should his renal function and electrolytes be checked after starting the ACE inhibitor, according to NICE NG136?

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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 72-year-old man is commenced on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. His baseline renal function showed an eGFR of 65 mL/min/1.73m$^2$ and serum potassium of 4.2 mmol/L. When should his renal function and electrolytes be checked after starting the ACE inhibitor, according to NICE NG136?