An adult patient with long-standing obesity has been deemed an appropriate candidate for treatment with phentermine. When teaching the patient to safely and effectively administer the drug, the nurse should convey what message to the patient?
A) Take phentermine with food, preferably at mealtimes.
B) Take the medication on an empty stomach.
C) Take the medication 15 minutes after meals to reduce fat absorption.
D) Take an increased dose of phentermine if a large meal is anticipated.
B
Feedback:
It is necessary to take phentermine on an empty stomach. Recipients should take single-dose drugs in the early morning; they should take multiple-dose preparations 30 minutes before meals, with the last dose of the day about 6 hours before going to bed. Doses are not increased when large meals are anticipated. Phentermine does not affect fat absorption.
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