Author Question: Which adverse effect of anorexiant drugs is believed to be among the most common? a. Arrhythmias ... (Read 69 times)

hubes95 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which adverse effect of anorexiant drugs is believed to be among the most common?

a. Arrhythmias
b. Palpitations
c. Vomiting
d. Menstrual irregularities

Question 2

Which of the following medications may be used to treat exogenous obesity? Select all that ap-ply.

a. Dextroamphetamine
b. Benzphetamine
c. Thioridazine
d. Pemoline
e. Phendimetrazine
f. Diethylpropion

dmurph1496 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The most common adverse effects of anorexiants, which is due to their central nervous system (CNS)-stimulant properties, are palpitations, tachycardia, restlessness, dizziness, insomnia, weakness, fatigue, and drowsiness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, E, F
Medications that may be used to treat exogenous obesity include dextroamphetamine, benzphetamine, phendimetrazine, and diethylpropion. Thioridazine and pemoline are not medica-tions known to successfully treat exogenous obesity.
are not medications known to successfully treat exogenous obesity.