A 55-year-old woman has a history of myocardial infarction (MI). A lipid profile reveals LDL of 130 mg/dL, HDL of 35 mg/dL, and triglycerides 150 mg/dL. The woman is sedentary with a body mass index of 26
The woman asks the primary care NP about using a statin medication. The NP should: a. recommend dietary and lifestyle changes first.
b. begin therapy with atorvastatin 10 mg per day.
c. discuss quality-of-life issues as part of the decision to begin medication.
d. tell her there is no clinical evidence of efficacy of statin medication in her case.
B
This woman would be using a statin medication for secondary prevention because she already has a history of MI, so a statin should be prescribed. Dietary and lifestyle changes should be a part of therapy, but not the only therapy. She is relatively young, and quality-of-life issues are not a concern. There is no clinical evidence to support use of statins as primary prevention in women.
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