Select the correct answer: The primary care nurse practition…
Select the correct answer: The primary care nurse practitioner is treating a 58-year-old adult with a history of well-regulated type 2 diabetes (A1C 5.8%) and a PREVENT-ASCVD 10-year risk of 6.8% which was calculated today based upon current patient assessments and lab findings. The patient underwent recent cardiac exercise stress testing which was normal. The patient’s measured LDL-C level one week ago was 123 mg/dL. The patient was was prescribed simvastatin (Zocor) 20 mg daily at a clinic visit 2 months ago. During today’s follow-up visit the patient reports complaints of recent-onset of muscle aches and pains. History and physical examination confirm symptoms are medication-related. The patient has no known medication allergies. In addition to a risk/benefit discusssion, which of the following interventions should be incorporated into the patient’s clinical management plan?