Cardio ACE

Question 1

Ace inhibior names

Answer 1

✅Ramapril
✅Lisinopril
✅Perindopril

Question 2

ACE indication

Answer 2

✅Hypertension, CHF,

✅Ischaemic heart disease, diabetic nephropathy, CKD with proteinuria

Question 3

ACE inhibitor MOC

Answer 3

Block Ace action
Prevent conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
Reduce peripheral vascular resistance
Lower BP

Question 4

ACE inhibitor side effects

Answer 4

✅Hypotension
✅Dry cough
✅Hyperkalaemia - renal failure
✅Angioedema

Question 5

Warnings of ACE inhibitor

Answer 5

✅RAS

✅AKI

Question 6

When should we be cautious when prescribing ACE

Answer 6

✅Pregnant
✅CKD
✅Breastfeeding

Question 7

Important interactions of ACE

Answer 7

🔺Potassium elevating drugs

🔺Nsaids

Question 8

Doses of ACE

Answer 8

✅Ramapril: 1.25, 2.5, 10

✅Orally with food before bed

Question 9

Communication with ACE

Answer 9

✅Dry cough
✅Dizziness
✅Allergic reactions - stop and seek urgent medical advice if facial swelling or stomach pains.
✅Blood test monitoring - upset potassium balance
✅Avoid OTC NSAIDs

Question 10

Monitoring with ACE

Answer 10

✅Efficacy - symptoms; breathlessness/ BP

✅Electrolytes and renal function - creatinine, eGFR, potassium