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A client who weighs 245 pounds and has a BMI of 32 kg/m2 has been prescribed diethylpropion (Tenuate). The nurse states the drug will be discontinued if the client weighs more than ____ pounds at the end of the first month of treatment.
 
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Question 2

Inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system is caused by which type of drug?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Anticholinergics
  2. Sympathomimetics
  3. Parasympathomimetic s
  4. Cholinergic blockers
  5. Sympathomimetic blockers



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Rationale: Diethylpropion (Tenuate) is one of the oldest medications for weight loss. Given orally, its use is limited to 12 weeks of therapy. If the patient has not lost at least four pounds after the first month of therapy, treatment will be discontinued.

Global Rationale: Diethylpropion (Tenuate) is one of the oldest medications for weight loss. Given orally, its use is limited to 12 weeks of therapy. If the patient has not lost at least four pounds after the first month of therapy, treatment will be discontinued.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Anticholinergics inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2:Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3:Parasympathomimetic s is incorrect because parasympathomimetic s stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 4: Cholinergic blockers inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 5: Sympathomimetic blockers simulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Global Rationale: Anticholinergics inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic blockers inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetic blockers simulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Parasympathomimetic s is incorrect because parasympathomimetic s stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.




Chloeellawright

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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