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A patient has begun taking an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor. Which statement about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriate?a) statins reduce the risk of morbidity from influenza b) you should come into the clinic for liver enzymes in 1 month c) statins reduce the risk of coronary events in people with normal LDL levels d) you should maintain healthy lifestyle and avoid high-fat foods

Name: a patient has begun taking an hmg coa reductase inhibitor which statement about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriatea statins reduce the risk 23898
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Description: a patient has begun taking an hmg coa reductase inhibitor which statement about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriatea statins reduce the risk 23898

          A patient has begun taking an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor. Which statement about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriate?a) statins reduce the risk of morbidity from influenza b) you should come into the clinic for liver enzymes in 1 month c) statins reduce the risk of coronary events in people with normal LDL levels d) you should maintain healthy lifestyle and avoid high-fat foods

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03/08/2022

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The patient is taking an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor, commonly known as a statin. These drugs are used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Show more…

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A patient has begun taking an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor. Which statement about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriate?a) statins reduce the risk of morbidity from influenza b) you should come into the clinic for liver enzymes in 1 month c) statins reduce the risk of coronary events in people with normal LDL levels d) you should maintain healthy lifestyle and avoid high-fat foods