A Patient with High Cholesterol Is Ordered to Take Atorvastatin

question 8

Multiple Choice

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

• 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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