A patient with chronic kidney disease stage 3 has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. Why should renal function be monitored after initiation...

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A patient with chronic kidney disease stage 3 has a new prescription for an ACE inhibitor. Why should renal function be monitored after initiation

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Risk of acute kidney injury and hyperkalaemia

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Risk of hypernatraemia

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Risk of dehydration only

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No effect on renal function

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No monitoring needed for mild CKD

MCQ (SBA): Chronic kidney disease