A patient has a BMI of 35, a fasting plasma glucose of 120 mg/dL, elevated triglycerides, and a history of myocardial infarction. The primary care NP plans to initiate dietary and lifestyle counseling and should consider prescribing:
a. ephedra.
b. orlistat (Xenical).
c. phentermine (Adipex-P).
d. phentermine and topiramate (Onexa).
D
Patients who take Onexa have shown improvement in blood glucose levels and triglyceride levels, so this combination is a good choice for this patient.
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a. Balance the intake of protein, carbohydrates, and fat daily. b. Eat an extra helping of fruit and vegetables every day. c. Increase caloric intake by at least 500 calories daily. d. Drink at least two glasses of milk every day.
When a child with Hemophilia A has an episode of bleeding into a joint, this event is called a _________
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