A 45-year-old man who is a construction worker has been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and has been prescribed lovastatin. The nurse will advise the patient to
A) use over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to treat any muscle cramps or pain.
B) drink moderate amounts of alcohol.
C) avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
D) change to another similar drug if lovastatin proves to be ineffective.
C
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