Question

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

Accepted Answer

Risk of acute kidney injury and hyperkalaemia

Answer

Risk of hypernatraemia

Answer

Risk of dehydration only

Answer

No effect on renal function

Answer

No monitoring needed for mild CKD

Practice question

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