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Statin adverse effects — GPhC CRA MCQ

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EasyPatient Counselling and Pharmaceutical CareStatin adverse effectsGPhC CRA

A patient starting atorvastatin asks what symptoms to report. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: D — Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine

This scenario assesses Statin adverse effects in a UK pharmacy practice context. These symptoms may indicate rare serious statin-associated muscle injury. The best answer is Report unexplained muscle pain, weakness or dark urine because it addresses the principal clinical, legal or safety issue before routine supply. The other options are less appropriate because they either miss the key risk, delay necessary review, or would not meet expected BNF, NICE, MEP, MHRA or GPhC practice standards.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS