Scott is presenting for follow up on his lipid panel.He had elevated total cholesterol,triglycerides,and an LDL of 122 mg/dL.He has already implemented diet changes and increased physical activity.He has mildly elevated liver studies.An appropriate next step for therapy would be:
A) Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
B) Niacin (Niaspan)
C) Simvastatin and ezetimibe (Vytorin)
D) Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
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