A Patient Who Recently Started Therapy with an HMG-COA Reductase

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who recently started therapy with an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor asks the nurse, "How long will it take until I see an effect on my LDL cholesterol?" The nurse gives which correct answer?

• A) "It will take 6 months to see a change."
• B) "A reduction usually is seen within 2 weeks."
• C) "Blood levels normalize immediately after the drug is started."
• D) "Cholesterol will not be affected, but triglycerides will fall within the first week."

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