A patient taking ramipril asks whether a potassium-containing salt substitute is suitable for a low-salt diet. His last potassium was 5.1 mmol/L.

Question

A patient taking ramipril asks whether a potassium-containing salt substitute is suitable for a low-salt diet. His last potassium was 5.1 mmol/L. What is the most important interaction to flag?

Accepted Answer

Flag hyperkalaemia risk with potassium salt substitutes and ACE inhibitor therapy

Answer

Recommend the substitute because ACE inhibitors lower potassium

Answer

Reassure because dietary potassium cannot affect blood levels

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Suggest using the substitute specifically on sick days

Answer

Advise taking extra spironolactone with the substitute

ACE inhibitor potassium salt substitutes — GPhC CRA MCQ

A patient taking ramipril asks whether a potassium-containing salt substitute is suitable for a low-salt diet. His last potassium was 5.1 mmol/L. What is the most important interaction to flag?