A Patient with High Cholesterol Is Ordered to Take Atorvastatin

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with high cholesterol is ordered to take atorvastatin (Lipitor) .What information will be included in the patient teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Dietary management is not a priority with this medication.
• B)The medication should be taken on an empty stomach.
• C)The medicine should be taken with a full glass of water.
• D)The patient should watch for body aches or gastrointestinal upset as side effects.
• E) The patient should have renal function tests frequently.
• F) The patient should have liver function tests frequently.

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