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After taking Simvastatin for 2 months, Mr. Booker reports weakness and myalgias in his legs. What would be the Nurse Practitioner's next steps and why ? Would you order any lab tests? The patient's LDL was 252 prior to starting the medication. Keep in mind that Mr. Booker suffered a myocardial infarction 5 years ago
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