A Patient Who Is Taking Simvastatin [Zocor] Develops an Infection

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking simvastatin [Zocor] develops an infection and the provider orders azithromycin [Zithromax] to treat the infection. The nurse should be concerned if the patient complains of:

• A) nausea.
• B) tiredness.
• C) muscle pain.
• D) headache.

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