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Kthamas

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A client has been prescribed an amphetamine as part of obesity treatment. Which of the following would the nurse document before initiating the prescribed regimen?
 
  A) Temperature
  B) Weight
  C) Blood glucose level
  D) Arterial blood gas results

Question 2

A nurse caring for a client with obesity would expect the primary health care provider to prescribe which of the following CNS stimulants? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Benzphetamine
  B) Phentermine
  C) Modafinil
  D) Sibutramine
  E) Dextroamphetamine


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Liddy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Before administering amphetamine as part of obesity treatment, the nurse should record the client's weight. There is no need to record the client's temperature or blood glucose level. Arterial blood gas results are reviewed when a CNS stimulant is prescribed for respiratory depression but not for obesity treatment.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D
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A nurse caring for a client with obesity may administer benzphetamine, phentermine, and sibutramine.


Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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