Question

A 60-year-old man is started on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. Routine blood tests are arranged for 1-2 weeks after initiation. Which of the following parameters is most important to check at this follow-up?

Accepted Answer

Serum potassium and renal function (urea and creatinine)

Answer

Liver function tests

Answer

Full blood count

Answer

Lipid profile

Answer

Serum uric acid

Practice question

A 60-year-old man is started on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. Routine blood tests are arranged for 1-2 weeks after initiation. Which of the following parameters is most important to check at this follow-up?