A Patient Will Begin Taking Rosuvastatin (Crestor) to Treat Hyperlipidemia

A patient will begin taking rosuvastatin (Crestor) to treat hyperlipidemia. The patient asks the nurse how to take the medication for best effect. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

A) "Increase your fluid intake while taking this medication."
B) "Stop taking the medication if you develop muscle aches."
C) "Take the medication with food to improve absorption."
D) "You may increase dietary fat while taking this medication."

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