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A patient complains of muscle pain and weakness after starting a statin. What is the most appropriate initial action for the pharmacist?
Muscle pain and weakness (myalgia/myopathy) are known side effects of statins, and patients should be advised to contact their physician for evaluation of CK le
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Question: A patient complains of muscle pain and weakness after starting a statin. What is the most appropriate initial action for the pharmacist?
Answer options:
- Advise the patient to stop the statin immediately
- Suggest increasing the statin dose
- Recommend genetic testing for myopathy risk ✅ Advise immediate follow-up with their physician for assessment
Correct answer: Advise immediate follow-up with their physician for assessment
Explanation: Muscle pain and weakness (myalgia/myopathy) are known side effects of statins, and patients should be advised to contact their physician for evaluation of CK levels and potential dose adjustment or drug change.
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