Question

A 56-year-old with long-standing type 2 diabetes and hypertension is started on ramipril. Which electrolyte change requires urgent review?

Accepted Answer

Potassium 5.7 mmol/L

Answer

Sodium 146 mmol/L

Answer

Calcium 2.25 mmol/L

Answer

Magnesium 0.8 mmol/L

Answer

Phosphate 1.0 mmol/L

Practice question

A 56-year-old with long-standing type 2 diabetes and hypertension is started on ramipril. Which electrolyte change requires urgent review?