The nurse is reviewing a client's medical record for predisposing factors for myopathy requiring that the client be started on low doses of statins and titrated as tolerated or until cholesterol goals are met
Which of the following would the nurse identify as one of these factors? Select all that apply.
A) Asian descent
B) Severe renal insufficiency
C) Use of antihistamines
D) Use of cyclosporine
E) Cigarette smoking
Ans: A, B, D
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Predisposing factors for myopathy with statin therapy include Asian descent, severe renal insufficiency, and use of cyclosporine.
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