A Patient Who Has Recently Started Therapy with a Statin

Multiple Choice

A patient who has recently started therapy with a statin drug asks the nurse how long it will take for an effect on his serum cholesterol to be seen.Which is the nurse's best response to the patient's question?

A) "Blood levels return to normal within a week of beginning therapy."
B) "It takes several weeks to see a change in cholesterol levels."
C) "It takes at least 6 months to see a change in cholesterol levels."
D) "You will need to take this medication for almost a year to see significant results."