A 66-year-old woman's most recent physical assessment and diagnostic workup reveal the presence of dyslipidemia. The woman is a candidate for monotherapy with a statin, and she will soon begin treatment with atorvastatin (Lipitor)
The nurse should anticipate what order? A) "Lipitor 150 mg PO BID"
B) "Lipitor 10 mg PO OD"
C) "Lipitor 50 mg PO TID with meals"
D) "Lipitor 75 mg PO BID"
B
Feedback:
Lipitor is normally administered PO 10 to 80 mg daily in a single dose.
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