Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of prescription drugs to treat obesity?
a. Drug therapies should be considered for both cosmetic and health reasons.
b. Most experts believe obesity is not a disease, so drugs should not be prescribed.
c. Most currently available drugs are proven effective in both the short and long term.
d. Physicians may prescribe “off-label” drugs to take advantage of their modest weight-loss effects.
e. Although initially effective, most drugs have eventually raised the risk of cardiovascular disease to unacceptable levels.
Answer: D
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