A Patient Has Been Taking Atorvastatin (Lipitor)for Several Months to Treat

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) for several months to treat hyperlipidemia.The patient reports muscle weakness and tenderness.The nurse will counsel the patient to

• A) ask the provider about switching to simvastatin.
• B) contact the provider to report these symptoms.
• C) start taking ibuprofen to combat these effects.
• D) stop taking the medication immediately.

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Tacit Collusion

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