Question

A 65-year-old man is started on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. According to NICE guidance, when should his renal function (U&Es) and blood pressure be checked after initiating treatment or increasing the dose?

Accepted Answer

Within 1-2 weeks

Answer

After 1 day

Answer

After 3 days

Answer

After 4 weeks

Answer

Only if symptomatic

Practice question

A 65-year-old man is started on ramipril 2.5mg once daily for hypertension. According to NICE guidance, when should his renal function (U&Es) and blood pressure be checked after initiating treatment or increasing the dose?