FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Answer: C - Rhabdomyolysis is the rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle fiber and is associated with statin use. Mortality can rise to 20% in some patients. Asthenia indicates muscular weakness and may be important as an early indication of rhabdomyolysis, but is not of itself life threatening. Pruritus is itching and is non-life threatening. Flatulence is an increase in bowel gases; unpleasant, but non-life-threatening.