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A patient who has recently started therapy on an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor drug asks the nurse, How long will it take until I see an effect on my LDL cholesterol? The nurse correctly states

a. At least 6 months is required to see a change.
b. A reduction usually is seen within 2 weeks.
c. Blood levels normalize immediately when the drug is started.
d. Cholesterol will not be affected, but triglycerides will fall within the first week.

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