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Mandy, a patient, calls the clinic today because he is taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) to treat his high cholesterol and is having pain in both of his legs. You instruct him to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol, but it can cause serious side effects such as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis, which present as muscle pain or weakness. Pain in both legs could indicate a severe adverse reaction. Stopping the medication and seeking immediate medical attention is crucial to prevent complications like kidney damage. Delaying treatment or continuing the medication without evaluation could worsen the condition. Therefore, the correct action is to stop the drug and come to the clinic to be seen today.