Rhabdomyolysis is considered to be a serious side effect of statin medications because:

A. immunoglobulin molecules can disrupt blood flow and cause an aneurism.
B. myoglobin molecules can disrupt blood flow to kidneys and cause renal failure.
C. myoglobin molecules can disrupt blood flow and cause myocardial infarction.
D. immunoglobulin molecules can disrupt blood flow and cause renal failure.


Answer: B

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