A 62-year-old man with a history of ischaemic heart disease is prescribed ramipril. What is the most important baseline blood test to check before ini...

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A 62-year-old man with a history of ischaemic heart disease is prescribed ramipril. What is the most important baseline blood test to check before initiating ramipril and shortly after starting?

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Serum electrolytes and creatinine (U&Es)

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Full blood count

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Liver function tests

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Lipid profile

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HbA1c

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): ACE Inhibitor Initiation

A 62-year-old man with a history of ischaemic heart disease is prescribed ramipril. What is the most important baseline blood test to check before initiating ramipril and shortly after starting?