Weight Loss Medications
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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?

  • Neither Phentermine nor Orlistat
  • Both Phentermine and Orlistat
  • Orlistat
  • Phentermine (correct)
  • 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?

  • Both Phentermine and Orlistat
  • Orlistat
  • Neither Phentermine nor Orlistat
  • Phentermine (correct)
  • Which drug is contraindicated in pregnancy?

    <p>Orlistat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Orlistat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is not recommended for long-term use?

    <p>Phentermine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug has the mechanism of reducing NA re-uptake in the CNS and suppressing appetite?

    <p>Phentermine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is advised to be taken with vitamins?

    <p>Orlistat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug cannot be combined with other weight loss drugs and antidepressants?

    <p>Phentermine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is only useful for short-term weight loss?

    <p>Phentermine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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