Food Is Known to Increase, Decrease, or Delay Drug Absorption

Food is known to increase, decrease, or delay drug absorption. A client has a high serum cholesterol level, and lovastatin (Mevacor) is prescribed. The client is taking the drug at mealtime and asks why this is necessary. What does taking lovastatin with food accomplish?

A) Decrease in drug absorption
B) Decrease in drug Absorption
C) Decrease in drug action
D) Increase in drug excretion