A GP asks whether a 58-year-old patient can start ramipril for hypertension. Baseline eGFR is 72 mL/min/1.73 m2 and potassium is 4.4 mmol/L. The

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A GP asks whether a 58-year-old patient can start ramipril for hypertension. Baseline eGFR is 72 mL/min/1.73 m2 and potassium is 4.4 mmol/L. The patient takes atorvastatin and amlodipine. What monitoring is required?

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Check renal function and potassium within 1 to 2 weeks

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Check thyroid function within 6 weeks

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Check full blood count within 4 weeks

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Check liver function within 3 months

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Check HbA1c within 2 months

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A GP asks whether a 58-year-old patient can start ramipril for hypertension. Baseline eGFR is 72 mL/min/1.73 m2 and potassium is 4.4 mmol/L. The patient takes atorvastatin and amlodipine. What monitoring is required?