The nurse is explaining to a patient how the medication Lipitor helps reduce the low density lipoprotein level. Which of the following should the nurse include in these instructions?
1. contact your physician if you develop muscle pain
2. aches and pains are common with this medication and should not cause concern
3. it will take about 6 months before this medication will improve your low density lipoprotein level
4. this is one of the few medications that will not need to be monitored with periodic blood tests
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Rationale: Lipitor is a medication that works on the low density lipoprotein receptors in the liver. Major side effects include muscle pain. The patient should be instructed to contact the physician if muscle pain occurs. Aches and pains are side effects and should be reported. This medication will lower lipid levels within 2 to 4 weeks and not 6 months. Liver function tests should be monitored when taking this medication at weeks 6 and 12 and periodically thereafter, especially when the dose is changed.
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