Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Practice Question
A patient refilling a prescription for atorvastatin complains about having a lot of muscle pain recently even though they have not changed their exercises. The pharmacy technician should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Option A is appropriate as muscle pain can indicate a serious adverse effect of atorvastatin, known as myopathy or rhabdomyolysis. Alerting the pharmacist ensures that the patient receives appropriate evaluation and management.
Option B, while providing temporary relief, does not address the underlying issue of potential statin-related muscle pain and could mask symptoms.
Option C is misleading; while muscle pain is a known side effect, it should not be dismissed without further assessment, especially if it is severe or worsening.
Option D is inappropriate as substituting a different statin without proper evaluation may not resolve the issue and could lead to further complications.
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