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Lipid monitoring — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A 55-year-old man has started atorvastatin 20 mg daily for primary prevention. He returns after two weeks with no symptoms and asks when treatment success is checked. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: A — Check non-HDL cholesterol response at about three months

Lipid response to statin treatment is usually assessed after a period such as three months to judge percentage reduction and adherence. Patients should also be advised to report unexplained muscle pain, especially with malaise or dark urine. INR and digoxin levels are not relevant.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS