ACE Inhibitors and ARB's

Question 1

monitoring requirments

Answer 1

Blood pressure, renal funtion, serum electrolytes

Question 2

warning signs associated

Answer 2

dizziness, mlight-headness on standing, blurred vision postural hypotension
jaundice, raised lfts
renal stenosis- abnormal renal function
water retention
anuria, confusion, nausea, vomiting and dehydration (acute kidney injury)

Question 3

what effect do ace and ARBs have on lithium

Answer 3

increase the concentration of lithium

Question 4

do arbs and acei cause hypo or hyperkalaemia

Answer 4

hyperkalaemia

Question 5

there is an increased risk of renal impairement when acei and arbs are given with which drug

Answer 5

aliskiren

Question 6

how long should you advise patients that a cough can last after stopping an acei

Answer 6

8-12 weeks

Question 7

how likley is a patient to devlop a dry cough after starting an acei

Answer 7

common- 1 in 10

Question 8

when should routine blood tests be done for pts initiated on acei or arbs

Answer 8

check renal function and electrolyes 1 to 2 weeks after initiating treatment and 1 to 2 weeks after every dose increase

Question 9

when should patients temporarily stop these medications

Answer 9

sick days, experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, sweats, shaking to dehydration which can lead to acute kidney injury

Question 10

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Question 11

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