A Patient Who Has Diabetes Is Taking Simvastatin (Zocor)80 Mg

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient who has diabetes is taking simvastatin (Zocor) 80 mg daily to treat LDL cholesterol level of 170 mg/dL.The patient has a body mass index of 29.At a follow-up visit,the patient's LDL level is 120 mg/dL.The primary care NP should consider:

• A) increasing the simvastatin to 80 mg twice daily.
• B) adding nicotinic acid to the patient's drug regimen.
• C) changing the medication to ezetimibe/simvastatin (Vytorin).
• D) referring the patient to a dietitian for assistance with weight reduction.

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