After taking Simvastatin for 2 months, Mr. Booker reports weakness and myalgias in his legs
After taking Simvastatin for 2 months, Mr. Booker reports weakness and myalgias in his legs. What would be the Nurse Practitioner's next steps and why? Would you order any lab tests? The patient's LDL was 252 prior to starting the medication. Keep in mind that Mr. Booker suffered a myocardial infarction 5 years ago.
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After taking Simvastatin for 2 months, Mr. Booker reports weakness and myalgias in his legs
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I through P: Adult
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Your initial post is due by Thursday at 11:59 PM EST. Your
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