[Expert Solution]: A patient who takes simvastatin, a…

A patient who takes simvastatin, a hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor asks the nurse how long it will take to lower his serum cholesterol levels. How should nurse best response to this patient’s question? Question 75 options: a) “You need to take this medication for almost a year to see significant changes.” b) “It takes a least 6 months to see a change in cholesterol levels.” c) “Blood levels return to normal within a week of beginning therapy.” d) “It takes several weeks to see a change in cholesterol levels.”