The nurse explains to the client prescribed orlistat (Xenical) that the drug works in what way?

1. "It speeds up your metabolism."
2. "Orlistat blocks the enzyme lipase in the GI tract, which blocks the absorption of fats."
3. "It causes nausea so you will eat less."
4. "It suppresses appetite, probably by affecting the hunger center in the brain."


Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: "It speeds up your metabolism" is incorrect. Orlistat blocks lipase in the GI tract.
Rationale 2: Orlistat blocks the enzyme lipase in the GI tract, which blocks the absorption of fats.
Rationale 3: "It causes nausea so you will eat less" is incorrect. Orlistat blocks lipase in the GI tract.
Rationale 4: "It suppresses appetite, probably by affecting the hunger center in the brain" is incorrect. Orlistat blocks lipase in the GI tract.

Global Rationale: Orlistat blocks the enzyme lipase in the GI tract, which blocks the absorption of fats. "It speeds up your metabolism" is incorrect. Orlistat blocks lipase in the GI tract. "It causes nausea so you will eat less" is incorrect. Orlistat blocks lipase in the GI tract. It suppresses appetite, probably by affecting the hunger center in the brain" is incorrect. Orlistat blocks lipase in the GI tract.

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