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A 55-year-old woman has a history of myocardial infarction (MI). A lipid profile reveals LDL of 130 mg/dL, HDL of 35 mg/dL, and triglycerides 150 mg/dL. The woman is sedentary with a body mass index of 26 .
 
  The woman asks the primary care NP about using a statin medication. The NP should: a. recommend dietary and lifestyle changes first.
  b. begin therapy with atorvastatin 10 mg per day.
  c. discuss quality-of-life issues as part of the decision to begin medication.
  d. tell her there is no clinical evidence of efficacy of statin medication in her case.
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