What instructions should be given to a client who is about to begin treatment with an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor such as simvastatin?
A. "This drug can cause constipation."
B. "Take this drug on an empty stomach."
C. "Report any muscle tenderness to your health care provider."
D. "You may experience flushing of the skin with this medication."
C
This class of drugs can cause myopathy. Muscle tenderness should be reported to the client's health care provider.
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