Question

Your Pt is currently taking Lipitor and Crestor in order to reduce the plasma lipids and improve function of the vascular endothelium. What are some adverse effects they may experience?

A) Hemorrhage, Unusual bleeding, thrombocytopenia, GI distress
B) GI distress, myopathy, liver dysfunction
C) Increased bleeding risk, GI distress, liver/renal toxiciy
D) Sedation, fatigue, blurred vision, GI distress

Answer 1

Patients taking statins like Lipitor and Crestor may experience adverse effects such as GI distress, myopathy, and liver dysfunction, which are typically monitored during therapy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Your patient is currently taking Lipitor (atorvastatin) and Crestor (rosuvastatin), which are both statins, a class of medications that reduce cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. Statins are known to have several potential adverse effects, the most common ones being GI distress, myopathy (muscle pain or weakness), and liver dysfunction, which can include an increase in liver enzymes. These side effects are important to monitor for in patients on statin therapy. While the list provided in this question does not exactly match the known side effects of statins, the closest option to the typically experienced adverse effects would be B) GI distress, myopathy, liver dysfunction.