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The nurse is leading a community-based discussion group on pharmacotherapy used in obesity. Which statement(s) made by the participants is/are correct? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Other weight loss methods, such as diet and exercise, should be attempted before beginning treatment with weight loss drugs.

Drugs used for weight loss are very safe with few side effects.

Weight loss drugs should be used for at least a year, even if weight loss does not immediately occur.

In general, drugs currently approved for weight loss either affect nutrient absorption or appetite.

You can expect to lose at least forty pounds using weight loss drugs.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,D

Choice A rationale

Other weight loss methods, such as diet and exercise, should be attempted before beginning treatment with weight loss drugs. Pharmacotherapy is typically considered when lifestyle modifications alone are insufficient.

Choice B rationale

Drugs used for weight loss are very safe with few side effects. This is incorrect; weight loss drugs can have significant side effects, and their safety profile needs to be carefully evaluated.

Choice C rationale

Weight loss drugs should be used for at least a year, even if weight loss does not immediately occur. This is incorrect; if weight loss does not occur within a specific timeframe, the treatment plan should be re-evaluated.

Choice D rationale

In general, drugs currently approved for weight loss either affect nutrient absorption or appetite. This is correct, as most weight loss medications work by either reducing appetite or decreasing nutrient absorption.

Choice E rationale

You can expect to lose at least forty pounds using weight loss drugs. This is incorrect; weight loss drugs typically result in moderate weight loss, and individual results can vary. .

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Losing 5 pounds per week is too rapid and unhealthy, potentially leading to nutritional deficiencies and other health issues.

Choice B rationale

Losing 10 pounds per week is excessively rapid and unhealthy, leading to significant health risks and nutritional deficiencies.

Choice C rationale

Losing 1 pound per week is a safe and sustainable weight loss goal, ensuring gradual, healthy weight management.

Choice D rationale

Losing 3 pounds every 5 days is too rapid and unsustainable, posing health risks similar to higher rates of weight loss.

A. This medication is the best antibiotic to treat H. Pylori. B. Crush the medication and give with at least 10 ounces of water. C. Give the medication 30 minutes prior to meals. D. Treatment using proton pump inhibitors lasts 3 to 6 months typically.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Omeprazole is not an antibiotic; it is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It reduces stomach acid production, which helps in managing peptic ulcer disease but does not directly treat H. pylori infection. Antibiotics are needed to treat H. pylori.

Choice B rationale

Omeprazole should not be crushed as it is a delayed-release medication designed to protect it from stomach acid. Crushing it would destroy this protective mechanism, reducing its effectiveness.

Choice C rationale

Omeprazole is most effective when taken 30 minutes before meals. This timing allows the medication to inhibit the proton pumps that produce stomach acid, providing better control of acid secretion.

Choice D rationale

Treatment with proton pump inhibitors for peptic ulcer disease may last from a few weeks to several months, depending on the severity of the condition and the individual response to treatment. It is not typically a fixed 3 to 6 months duration.

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