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Mr3Hunna

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A patient has been taking phentermine (Adipex-P) for 12 weeks for weight loss. At a follow-up appointment, the patient reports that the medication is no longer causing appetite suppression.
 
  The nurse should advise the patient that the prescriber most likely will a. switch to another agent in this class.
  b. discontinue the drug.
  c. increase the dosage.
  d. continue the current dosage.

Question 2

Select the best description of the principal difference between first- and second-generation antihistamines.
 
  a. First-generation agents have fewer CNS effects.
  b. Second-generation agents have more side effects.
  c. First-generation agents are more sedating.
  d. Second-generation agents are less costly.


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frogdreck123456

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Tolerance is common and may be seen in 6 to 12 weeks. The appropriate response is to discon-tinue the drug rather than increase the dosage.
Switching to another agent in this class will not be effective because of cross-tolerance.
Increasing the dosage is not indicated.
Continuing the medication when it is ineffective is unwise.

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c


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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