A Patient Who Has Recently Started Therapy on a Statin

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who has recently started therapy on a statin drug asks the nurse how long it will take until he sees an effect on his serum cholesterol. Which statement would be the nurse's best response?

• A) "Blood levels return to normal within a week of beginning therapy."
• B) "It takes 6 to 8 weeks to see a change in cholesterol levels."
• C) "It takes at least 6 months to see a change in cholesterol levels."
• D) "You will need to take this medication for almost a year to see significant results."