A client who takes avorstatin (Lipitor)daily has been prescribed erythromycin for sinusitis.To prevent consequences of an adverse effect of this combination of drugs,it is most important for the nurse to monitor this client for which clinical manifestation?

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Avorstatin (Lipitor) is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels, and erythromycin is an antibiotic that can increase the levels of statins in the blood, leading to muscle pain and potentially severe muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis. Therefore, the nurse should monitor the client for new onset of muscle pain, weakness, and tenderness, especially in the extremities. Lack of expected response to erythromycin, abdominal pain and cramping, and bleeding from the oral cavity and bruising are not common adverse effects of this drug combination.

A Client Who Takes Avorstatin (Lipitor)daily Has Been Prescribed Erythromycin