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A patient who is obese says, I have been taking orlistat (alli) that I buy over-the-counter at my drugstore. The nurse would review the patient's medical record for use of which medication?
 
  1. Aspirin
  2. Warfarin (Coumadin)
  3. Vitamin C
  4. Ibuprofen

Question 2

Inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system is caused by which type of drug?
 
  1. Adrenergic blockers
  2. Sympathomimetics
  3. Cholinergic agents
  4. Parasympathomimetic s



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Aspirin is not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).
Rationale 2: Warfarin (Coumadin) absorption is affected by orlistat (alli).
Rationale 3: Vitamin C is not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).
Rationale 4: Ibuprofen is not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).

Global Rationale: Warfarin (Coumadin) absorption is affected by orlistat (alli). Aspirin, vitamin C, and ibuprofen are not contraindicated with orlistat (alli).

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Adrenergic blockers inhibit the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 2:Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 3:Cholinergic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rationale 4:Parasympathomimetic s is incorrect because these stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Global Rationale: Adrenergic blockers inhibit the sympathetic nervous system. Sympathomimetics is incorrect because these stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. Cholinergic agents is incorrect because cholinergic agents stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system. Parasympathomimetic s is incorrect because these stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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