Candidates for the use of sibutramine (Meridia) who have no other ...

[Brittanyd9008]

Candidates for the use of sibutramine (Meridia) who have no other risk factors should have a BMI of at least
 
  a. 25.
  b. 27.
  c. 30.
  d. 35.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an obese patient who is tearful and wants diet pills to control the weight. Select the most appropriate response by the nurse.
 
  a. Let's begin with a comprehensive diet, exercise, and behavior management pro-gram.
  b. Drugs are the cornerstone of an effective weight-loss program for people who are obese rather than just overweight.
  c. Drugs are indicated only for patients who have no health risks from their obesi-ty.
  d. Drugs produce an excessively rapid weight loss, which could be hazardous to your heart.

[Silverbeard98]

Answer to Question 1

C
In the absence of other risk factors, candidates for the use of sibutramine should have a BMI of 30 or higher.
If other risk factors are present, such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia, candidates for the use of sibutramine should have a BMI of 27 or higher.

Answer to Question 2

A
A comprehensive diet, exercise, and behavior management program is most appropriate course. Drugs can be used as an adjunct to diet and exercise, but only for people who have an increased health risk and only after a 6-month program of diet and exercise.
Drugs are not the cornerstone of an effective weight-loss program.
Drugs are not indicated only for patients who have no health risks from obesity.
Drugs do not produce an excessively rapid weight loss in everyone. Everyone reacts to medica-tions differently, and what works for one patient may not work for another.

[Brittanyd9008]

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[Silverbeard98]

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