Question

A 55-year-old man with a history of hypertension is commenced on ramipril 2.5mg OD. His baseline bloods showed Na+ 140 mmol/L, K+ 4.2 mmol/L, Urea 5.0 mmol/L, Creatinine 80 µmol/L. According to standard monitoring requirements, when should his renal function and electrolytes be rechecked?

Accepted Answer

Within 1-2 weeks

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Within 4 weeks

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Within 3 months

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At 6 months

Answer

Only if symptoms develop

Practice question

A 55-year-old man with a history of hypertension is commenced on ramipril 2.5mg OD. His baseline bloods showed Na+ 140 mmol/L, K+ 4.2 mmol/L, Urea 5.0 mmol/L, Creatinine 80 µmol/L. According to standard monitoring requirements, when should his renal function and electrolytes be rechecked?