Lovastatin [Mevacor] is prescribed for a patient for the first time. The nurse should provide the patient with which instruction?
A) "Take lovastatin with your evening meal."
B) "Take this medicine before breakfast."
C) "You may take lovastatin without regard to meals."
D) "Take this medicine on an empty stomach."
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