An obese patient has been receiving extensive health education prior to beginning treatment with phentermine. The nurse has taught the patient about the varied factors that contribute to obesity
Which of these factors is addressed by the use of phentermine? A) Psychosocial factors
B) Environmental factors
C) Genetic factors
D) Physiologic factors
D
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Because phentermine inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine, it directly affects physiologic factors related to obesity.
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