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阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
LIPITOR
ABOUT LIPITOR
Lipitor is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers “bad” cholesterol (胆固醇) in your blood. It can also raise “good” cholesterol. Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking .
WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?
Who can take LIPITOR:
· People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise.
· Adults and children over l0.
Who should NOT take LIPITOR:
· Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm
your unborn baby.
· Women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your
baby.
· People with liver (肝脏) problems.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR
Serious side effects in a small number of people:
· Muscle (肌肉) problems that can lead to kidney (肾脏) problems, including kidney failure.
· Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor
and while you are taking it.
Call your doctor right away if you have:
· Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very tired.
· Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or
swallowing.
· Stomach pain.
Some common side effects of LIPITOR are:
· Muscle pain.
· Upset stomach.
· Changes in some blood tests.
HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR
DO:
· Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.
· Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.
· Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.
· If you miss a dose (一剂), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12
hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.
Don’t:
· Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.
· Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.
21. Taking Lipitor is helpful for _________.
A. breast-feeding women
B. women who are pregnant
C. adults having heart disease
D. teenagers with liver problems
22. If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should _________.
A. take the next dose at your regular time
B. eat more when taking your next dose
C have a dose as soon as you remember
D. change the amount of your next dose
23. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To teach patients ways for quick recovery.
B. To present a report on a scientific research.
C. To show the importance of a good lifestyle.
D. To give information about a kind of medicine.
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍了一种治疗胆固醇过高的药L1PITOR；以及这种药的副作用，以及禁忌以及服用说明。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据ABOUT LIPITOR中的“ Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking .”立普妥可以降低患者心脏病发作的风险，包括早期心脏病家族史、高血压、年龄和吸烟。由此可知，立普妥对患有心脏病的成年人有帮助。故C正确。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数5,6行If you miss a dose (一剂), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12
hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.可知错过了一次，但如果是12小时以后，就不要再补服了，下次在正常的时间里服用即可。故A正确。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。本文属于科普说明文阅读，主要介绍了一种治疗胆固醇过高的药L1PITOR；以及这种药的副作用，以及禁忌。由此判断出短文的目的是提供一种药物的信息。故D正确。
