Before Starting Therapy with a Statin,the Following Baseline Laboratory Values

question 8

Multiple Choice

Before starting therapy with a statin,the following baseline laboratory values should be evaluated:

• A) Complete blood count
• B) Liver function (ALT/AST)and CK
• C) C-reactive protein
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Elemental Metals

A group of elements that share properties such as high electrical conductivity, malleability, and a shiny appearance.

Redox Reaction

A type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.

Oxidation Number

A figure indicating the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom in a compound or ion.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for life as part of the process of respiration.