The nurse educates the patient taking atorvastatin that she may need to return to the clinic for which laboratory test?

Correct

  • Liver enzyme levels
  • Thyroid function tests
  • CBC
  • Calcium level

Rationale

Patients put on “statin” drugs, such as atorvastatin may need liver function tests since these drugs are associated with cases of liver damage. Thyroid function tests and calcium levels are important for drugs which affect the thyroid or parathyroid glands. A CBC is important to check for drugs that suppress the bone marrow.

  • Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
  • Difficulty: 3
  • Tags: Disease Prevention Health Screening Medication and Blood Products

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