Question

A patient is prescribed Ramipril 5mg once daily for hypertension. According to the BNF, what essential baseline blood tests should be checked before starting treatment and monitored shortly after?

Accepted Answer

Urea and electrolytes (U&Es), including creatinine/eGFR

Answer

Liver function tests (LFTs)

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Thyroid function tests (TFTs)

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Full blood count (FBC)

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Lipid profile

Practice question

A patient is prescribed Ramipril 5mg once daily for hypertension. According to the BNF, what essential baseline blood tests should be checked before starting treatment and monitored shortly after?