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ATI Pharmacology Quiz 240 Questions
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What is the term for a medical condition, caused by statins, in which the muscle tissue becomes extremely inflamed, resulting in the breakdown of muscle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition caused by statins that leads to severe muscle inflammation and breakdown. Statins can disrupt muscle cell function, leading to muscle damage. Multiple sclerosis (choice
A) is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, not related to statins. Dystonia (choice
C) is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, not caused by statins. Spasticity (choice
D) is increased muscle tone and stiffness, not specific to statin use.
Therefore, the correct term for muscle breakdown caused by statins is rhabdomyolysis.
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