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Statin counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsStatin counsellingGPhC CRA

A 61-year-old patient starts atorvastatin 20mg once daily for primary prevention. They ask whether they should stop it if muscle aches occur after starting. They take no interacting medicines. What monitoring is required?

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Correct answer: A — Report unexplained muscle pain promptly

Patients should report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness, particularly with malaise or fever. Statins do not need to be stopped before routine blood tests unless advised. Grapefruit juice and duplicate statin therapy can increase adverse-effect risk.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS