FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

A patient on simvastatin should be counseled about___________.
  1. Signs and symptoms of a hypotension
  2. Signs and symptoms of an infection
  3. Signs and symptoms of an ulcer
  4. Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal problems
Explanation
Answer: D − Simvastatin (Zocor) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Rhabdomyolysis is a serious adverse effect in patients taking statins. Hypotension, infection, and ulcers are not commonly associated with statin use.
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