S.V., age 57, a smoker and heavy drinker, has recently been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. His grandfather suffered a fatal heart attack at age 60. His father suffered a heart attack at age 62 and survived. S.V.'s brother also has elevated cholesterol and lipid levels and has had angioplasty. The physician recommends S.V. adopt several life style modifications as well as take the medication atorvastatin.
-S.V. calls the pharmacy 2 weeks after beginning the medication. He wants to purchase a cholesterol home test today to see if the medication is working yet. What should you tell S.V.?

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The Answer of S.V., age 57, a smoker and heavy drinker, has recently been diagnosed with hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. His grandfather suffered a fatal heart attack at age 60. His father suffered a heart attack at age 62 and survived. S.V.'s brother also has elevated cholesterol and lipid levels and has had angioplasty. The physician recommends S.V. adopt several life style modifications as well as take the medication atorvastatin.
-S.V. calls the pharmacy 2 weeks after beginning the medication. He wants to purchase a cholesterol home test today to see if the medication is working yet. What should you tell S.V.?

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