A client asks the nurse about drugs for weight loss. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "All weight-loss drugs can cause suicidal ideation."
b. "No drugs are currently available for weight loss."
c. "Only over-the-counter medications are available."
d. "There are three drugs currently approved for this."
ANS: D
There are three drugs available by prescription for weight loss, including orlistat (Xenical), lorcaserin (Belviq), and phentermine-topiramate (Qsymia). Suicidal thoughts are possible with lorcaserin and phentermine-topiramate. Orlistat is also available in a reduced-dose over-the-counter formulation.
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