A Patient with High Cholesterol Is Ordered to Take Atorvastatin

A patient with high cholesterol is ordered to take atorvastatin (Lipitor) .What information will be included in the patient teaching?

A) Dietary management is not a priority with this medication.
B) The medication should be taken on an empty stomach.
C) The medicine should be taken with a full glass of water.
D) The patient should watch for body aches or gastrointestinal upset as side effects.
E) The patient should have renal function tests frequently.
F) The patient should have liver function tests frequently.