A postmenopausal woman will begin taking atorvastatin [Lipitor] to treat hypercholesterolemia. The woman reports a history of osteopenia with a family risk of osteoporosis. What will the nurse include when teaching this patient?
a. The need to discuss taking a bisphospho-nate medication with her provider
b. That statins are known to reduce the risk of osteoporosis
c. That she should avoid foods high in cal-cium
d. To discuss vitamin D supplements with her provider since statins deplete calcium
A
Studies demonstrating a protective effect of statins in reducing the risk of osteoporosis have been inconclusive. Women at risk should discuss taking a bisphosphonate medication with their pro-viders. Statins are not known to reduce the risk of osteoporosis. She should consume foods con-taining calcium. Vitamin D supplements are not indicated.
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