Author Question: A client asks the nurse about drugs for weight loss. What response by the nurse is best? a. All ... (Read 64 times)

lak · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client asks the nurse about drugs for weight loss. What response by the nurse is best?

a. All weight-loss drugs can cause suicidal ideation.
b. No drugs are currently available for weight loss.
c. Only over-the-counter medications are available.
d. There are three drugs currently approved for this.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse about losing weight and regaining it multiple times. Besides eating and exercising habits, for what additional data should the nurse assess as the priority?

a. Economic ability to join a gym
b. Food allergies and intolerances
c. Psychosocial influences on weight
d. Reasons for wanting to lose weight

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
There are three drugs available by prescription for weight loss, including orlistat (Xenical), lorcaserin (Belviq), and phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia). Suicidal thoughts are possible with lorcaserin and phentermine-topiramate. Orlistat is also available in a reduced-dose over-the-counter formulation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
While all topics might be important to assess, people who lose and gain weight in cycles often are depressed or have poor self-esteem, which has a negative effect on weight-loss efforts. The nurse assesses the client's psychosocial status as the priority.