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    Atorvastatin is a medication used to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular events. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme essential for cholesterol production in the liver. Potential adverse effects include back pain, muscle pain, weakness, headaches, and abdominal pain. Nurses should monitor for drug interactions and loss of glycemic control in diabetic patients. The medication can be taken without regard to meals and is stored at room temperature.

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    Atorvastatin is a medication used to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular events. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme essential for cholesterol production in the liver. Potential adverse effects include back pain, muscle pain, weakness, headaches, and abdominal pain. Nurses should monitor for drug interactions and loss of glycemic control in diabetic patients. The medication can be taken without regard to meals and is stored at room temperature.

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    Atorvastatin is a medication used to treat high cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular events. It works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme essential for cholesterol production in the liver. Potential adverse effects include back pain, muscle pain, weakness, headaches, and abdominal pain. Nurses should monitor for drug interactions and loss of glycemic control in diabetic patients. The medication can be taken without regard to meals and is stored at room temperature.

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    TOPIC DESCRIPTOR

    Diabetic Ulcer

    CONTENT

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    NAME Shannon Carr

    Medication

    ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE

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