James Is Discharged on Day Five, in Good Condition with a Plan

question 46

Essay

James is discharged on day five, in good condition with a plan to decrease cholesterol in his diet. He returns for a checkup in 3 months to find out his cholesterol level is 625. The physician plans to order a cholesterol-lowering drug: simvastatin (Zocor) or atorvastatin (Lipitor). Research these drugs for potential food-drug interactions. Identify the interactions.

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Definitions:

Forced Vomiting

The intentional act of inducing vomiting, often associated with eating disorders.

Salvador Minuchin

A psychiatrist known for his work in family therapy, particularly the development of Structural Family Therapy.

Family Pattern

The recurrence of certain behaviors, roles, and interactions within a family across generations.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and often starvation.