A Patient Will Begin Taking Simvastatin (Zocor)to Decrease Serum Cholesterol

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient will begin taking simvastatin (Zocor) to decrease serum cholesterol.When teaching the patient about this medication,the nurse will counsel the patient to take which action?

• A) Return to the clinic annually for laboratory testing.
• B) Take care when rising from a sitting to standing position.
• C) Take the medication in the evening for best effect.
• D) Use ibuprofen as needed for muscle aches and pain.

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