Question

A 72-year-old woman is started on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. What is the most important blood test to check 1-2 weeks after initiation or dose titration of an ACE inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Urea and electrolytes

Answer

Full blood count

Answer

Liver function tests

Answer

Thyroid function tests

Answer

Fasting lipid profile

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman is started on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. What is the most important blood test to check 1-2 weeks after initiation or dose titration of an ACE inhibitor?