Q7. NV is a 45-year-old Caucasian female with a history ofhypertension and type 2 diabetes, and elevated LDL. She is startedon atorvastatin in an attempt to control her condition. She returnsto her physician complaining of muscle weakness and pain. Hercreatine kinase levels are tested and found to be high. a. What isthe likely cause of her symptoms? b. What genetic test might beundertaken that could explain this reaction? c. Can theprescription continue to be safely taken or should it be modified?d. What other drug might be prescribed that acts independently ofthe affected genetic pathway in this individual?
