Author Question: A client who is 54 and weighs 250 pounds has been taking anorexiant medications that have been taken ... (Read 62 times)

londonang · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client who is 54 and weighs 250 pounds has been taking anorexiant medications that have been taken off the market. A nurse explains to the client that a physician may be able to prescribe another medication to help her lose weight.

Which medication should the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?
A) Diazepam (Valium)
B) Orlistat (Alli)
C) Sibutramine (Meridia
D) Zolpidem (Ambien)

Question 2

Suicide among persons with schizophrenia often occurs because they are:

a. undereducated
b. socially isolated
c. involuntarily confined
d. likely to tell others

xoxo123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
Suicide among persons with schizophrenia often occurs because they are socially isolated. Being socially isolated, the individual with schizophrenia is unable to develop health interpersonal relationships or an adequate support system. The isolation may create a sense of hopelessness and helplessness.