Mr Jacobs, Who Started Taking Lipitor (Atorvastatin) 8 Weeks Ago

question 181

Multiple Choice

Mr. Jacobs, who started taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) 8 weeks ago, returns for a follow-up visit. He is angry because there has been no improvement in his cholesterol level. How should the nurse respond to his concern?

• A) This medication helps to control but does not cure elevated serum cholesterol levels.
• B) Continue to take the medication as you have been and you should see results within 3 months.
• C) It must be taken in conjunction with an antihypertensive to get the most beneficial response.
• D) Did you eat something for breakfast this morning that would have caused the test result to be elevated?

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