After being counseled about lifestyle and dietary changes, the patient was started on atorvastatin. During his treatment with atorvastatin, it is important to routinely monitor serum concentrations of (a) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) (b) Alanine and aspartate aminotransferase (c) Platelets (d) Red blood cells (e) Uric acid

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