A patient's elevated cholesterol levels are being managed with Lipitor, 40 mg daily. The nurse practitioner reviews the patient's blood work every 6 months before renewing the prescription. The nurse explains to the patient's daughter that this is necessary because of a major side effect of Lipitor that she is checking for. What is that side-effect?
a) Hyperglycemia
b) Gastrointestinal distress
c) Hyperuricemia
d) Increased liver enzymes
Answer: Increased liver enzymes