The nurse is developing a health teaching document for a client ...

[Diane]

The nurse is developing a health teaching document for a client prescribed orlistat (Alli). Which concept does the nurse include?
 
  1. Limit food and beverage intake to once daily, or less, if possible.
  2. Increase high-fat meals to minimize GI adverse effects.
  3. Decrease physical activity for the first 6 months on medication.
  4. Take a daily multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing orlistat (Alli) with a group of women at a community center when one of the participants asks, What side effects are associated with this drug? The nurse responds by stating:
 
  1. Tinnitus and hearing loss are side effects associated with orlistat (Alli).
  2. Headache with photophobia are side effects associated with orlistat (Alli).
  3. Flatus with oily stool discharge is a side effect often associated with orlistat (Alli).
  4. Urinary frequency with urgency is a side effect associated with orlistat (Alli).

[makaylafy]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Individuals on a weight-reduction plan should not skip meals.
Rationale 2: Clients on this drug should avoid high-fat meals to minimize adverse GI effects.
Rationale 3: Increasing physical activity is an essential component of any weight-reduction strategy.
Rationale 4: Individuals taking orlistat should also take a supplement that provides the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Global Rationale: Individuals taking orlistat should also take a supplement that provides the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Meals should not be skipped, high-fat foods should be avoided, and increased physical activity is encouraged.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Side effects associated with orlistat (Alli) do not include tinnitus or hearing loss.
Rationale 2: Headache and photophobia are not considered side effects associated orlistat (Alli).
Rationale 3: A common side effect associated with orlistat (Alli) is increased flatus and seepage of oily stool.
Rationale 4: Orlistat (Alli) is not known to cause urinary frequency with urgency.
Global Rationale: A common side effect associated with orlistat (Alli) is increased flatus and seepage of oily stool. It is not known to produce tinnitus, hearing loss, headache, photophobia or urinary frequency.

[Diane]

Thank you!

[makaylafy]

Always glad to help...