04-21-2010, 08:49 PM
A 52-year-old man with alcoholism comes to the physician for a follow-up examination. He has hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, and dyslipidemia. Current medications include metformin, glyburide, meloprolol. and sildenafil Three months ago, he began to follow a diet recommended by Ihe American Heart Association because of an increased serum LDL-cholesterol concentration. He has been adherent with this new regimen. His blood pressure is 135J85 mm Hg. Physical examination shows spider angiomata on the face Fasting studies show a serum LDL-cholesterol concentration of 148 mgJdL The physician is considering prescribing pravastatin This drug should be used with caution because of adverse effects associated with which of the following conditions?
A) Alcoholism
B) Erectile dysfunction I
C) Hypertension
D) Osteoarthritis
E) Type 2 diabetes mettitus
A) Alcoholism
B) Erectile dysfunction I
C) Hypertension
D) Osteoarthritis
E) Type 2 diabetes mettitus