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.
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions
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A patient with exophthalmos.
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Cyanosis as shown here at the patient’s fingertips results from a lack of oxygen in the tissues