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clmills979

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient on an antipsychotic agent suddenly becomes febrile, develops lead-pipe rigidity, and appears confused. The nurse should suspect:
 
  a. tardive dyskinesia.
  b. acute dystonia.
  c. neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
  d. Parkinsonism.

Question 2

While planning care for obese patients, two nurses are contrasting the differences between orlistat (Xenical) and other weight-loss agents. Which of the following statements best demon-strates how orlistat is different from most weight-loss drugs?
 
  a. It reduces fat absorption in the intestines.
  b. It suppresses the appetite center in the brain.
  c. It increases the metabolism to help burn calories.
  d. It increases serotonin levels and improves mood.


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mk6555

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

c

Answer to Question 2

A
Unlike most other weight-loss drugs, which act in the brain to curb appetite, orlistat acts in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to reduce absorption of fat.
Orlistat does not act to increase metabolism, suppress appetite, or increase serotonin levels and improve mood.


clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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