A Patient Who Is Prescribed Simvastatin (Zocor)asks Why Liver Function

question 35

Multiple Choice

A patient who is prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) asks why liver function tests must be drawn every 6 months.What is your best response?

• A) "The tests are important because early liver problems do not cause symptoms."
• B) "The tests help your prescriber decide what your dose of simvastatin should be."
• C) "The tests tell your prescriber how well your body is responding to the therapy."
• D) "The tests indicate how much cholesterol is being produced by your liver."

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