Question

A 60-year-old woman is commenced on ramipril 2.5mg OD for hypertension. What is the most important blood test to monitor within 1-2 weeks of starting ramipril, and after each dose increase?

Accepted Answer

Urea and electrolytes (U&Es) including creatinine and potassium

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Liver function tests (LFTs)

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Full blood count (FBC)

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Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

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HbA1c

Practice question

A 60-year-old woman is commenced on ramipril 2.5mg OD for hypertension. What is the most important blood test to monitor within 1-2 weeks of starting ramipril, and after each dose increase?