26th February 2024

A 47-year-old woman presents to the general practitioner for a routine check-up.

A 47-year-old woman presents to the general practitioner for a routine check-up. She was previously taking atorvastatin 20mg for hypercholesterolemia. A blood test is performed which shows raised triglyceride level. She is to be started on a fenofibrate.

Select one option which correctly describes an element of the monitoring required when starting a fibrate.