Which Statement Made by a Patient Who Has Been Prescribed

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a patient who has been prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) indicates the need for more teaching?

• A) "I have been taking this drug every night at bedtime as directed by my pharmacist."
• B) "I have stopped using butter when I cook and have been using olive oil instead."
• C) "My LDL cholesterol level today is 101 mg/dL so the drug has cured my cholesterol problem."
• D) "I hope that by reducing my fatty food intake,I might not have to take medications to manage my cholesterol problem."

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