ACE inhibitor blood-test follow-up — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 63-year-old woman has just started ramipril and asks when blood tests are needed. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: B — Check renal function and electrolytes within 1 to 2 weeks

ACE inhibitors can alter renal function and potassium soon after initiation or dose increase. This makes check renal function and electrolytes within 1 to 2 weeks the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS