A patient with primary hypercholesterolemia is taking an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. All of the patient's baseline LFTs were normal. At a 6-month follow-up visit, the patient reports occasional headache
A lipid profile reveals a decrease of 20% in the patient's LDL cholesterol. The NP should: a. order LFTs.
b. order CK-MM tests.
c. consider decreasing the dose of the medication.
d. reassure the patient that this side effect is common.
D
LFTs should be performed at baseline, 12 weeks after initiation of therapy, and only periodically thereafter. Headaches are common side effects, but do not raise concern about hepatotoxicity. CK-MM tests are indicated if patients report muscle pain or weakness. It is not necessary to decrease the medication.
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