A 52-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia is seen in clinic. He has no history of cardiovascular disease. His QRISK3 score is 14%. Accor...

Question

A 52-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia is seen in clinic. He has no history of cardiovascular disease. His QRISK3 score is 14%. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate management regarding statin therapy?

Accepted Answer

Offer Atorvastatin 20 mg once daily after discussing risks and benefits

Answer

Do not offer a statin because his risk is below 20%

Answer

Offer lifestyle advice only and recheck risk in 10 years

Answer

Offer Atorvastatin 80 mg once daily immediately

Answer

Start Simvastatin 10 mg at night

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Primary prevention with statins

A 52-year-old man with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia is seen in clinic. He has no history of cardiovascular disease. His QRISK3 score is 14%. According to NICE guidance, what is the most appropriate management regarding statin therapy?