To evaluate the effectiveness of atorvastatin (Lipitor®) in reducing the risk of heart disease, the nurse would expect to see:
A) higher serum total cholesterol levels.
B) lower serum HDL levels.
C) lower serum LDL levels.
D) higher serum triglyceride levels.
C) lower serum LDL levels.
Explanation: A) The primary medications used to lower cholesterol levels are called statins. Statins such as atorvastatin (Lipitor®) block a critical enzyme in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and can dramatically lower LDL levels as well as total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
B) The primary medications used to lower cholesterol levels are called statins. Statins such as atorvastatin (Lipitor®) block a critical enzyme in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and can dramatically lower LDL levels as well as total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
C) The primary medications used to lower cholesterol levels are called statins. Statins such as atorvastatin (Lipitor®) block a critical enzyme in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and can dramatically lower LDL levels as well as total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
D) The primary medications used to lower cholesterol levels are called statins. Statins such as atorvastatin (Lipitor®) block a critical enzyme in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and can dramatically lower LDL levels as well as total cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
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