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Which drug is recommended for individuals with a BMI greater than 30 and is only useful for short-term weight loss?
Which drug is recommended for individuals with a BMI greater than 30 and is only useful for short-term weight loss?
- Neither Phentermine nor Orlistat
- Both Phentermine and Orlistat
- Orlistat
- Phentermine (correct)
Which drug inhibits gastrointestinal lipase and decreases dietary fat absorption by approximately 30%?
Which drug inhibits gastrointestinal lipase and decreases dietary fat absorption by approximately 30%?
- Both Phentermine and Orlistat
- Phentermine
- Orlistat (correct)
- Neither Phentermine nor Orlistat
Which drug has adverse effects that include increased blood pressure, heart rate, insomnia, nervousness, and headache?
Which drug has adverse effects that include increased blood pressure, heart rate, insomnia, nervousness, and headache?
- Both Phentermine and Orlistat
- Orlistat
- Neither Phentermine nor Orlistat
- Phentermine (correct)
Which drug is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which drug is contraindicated in pregnancy?
Which drug must be combined with a low-fat diet and may cause adverse effects such as bloating, diarrhea, faecal leakage, and increased blood pressure in some patients?
Which drug must be combined with a low-fat diet and may cause adverse effects such as bloating, diarrhea, faecal leakage, and increased blood pressure in some patients?
Which drug is not recommended for long-term use?
Which drug is not recommended for long-term use?
Which drug has the mechanism of reducing NA re-uptake in the CNS and suppressing appetite?
Which drug has the mechanism of reducing NA re-uptake in the CNS and suppressing appetite?
Which drug is advised to be taken with vitamins?
Which drug is advised to be taken with vitamins?
Which drug cannot be combined with other weight loss drugs and antidepressants?
Which drug cannot be combined with other weight loss drugs and antidepressants?
Which drug is only useful for short-term weight loss?
Which drug is only useful for short-term weight loss?
