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ereecah

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A patient has been taking phentermine for 12 weeks for weight loss. The patient now reports that it no longer produces appetite suppression. The best action would be to:
 
  a. switch to another agent in this class.
  b. discontinue the drug.
  c. increase the dose.
  d. continue the current dosing.

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed sustained-release diethylpropion for weight loss. The patient asks, When should I take this medication? The nurse should respond, Take the medication:
 
  a. with your dinner.
  b. before your largest meal.
  c. after 4 pm.
  d. during the midmorning.


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

b

Answer to Question 2

d


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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