Jamie, Age 55, Has Just Started on a Statin After

question 17

Multiple Choice

Jamie, age 55, has just started on a statin after having his liver function tests (LFTs) come back normal.He now asks you how often he has to have the LFTs repeated.What do you tell him?

• A)Initially in 6 weeks
• B)Every 3 months
• C)Every 6 months
• D)It's no longer necessary for his statin regimen.

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Cross-Cultural Miscommunication

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