A patient is prescribed orlistat (Xenical) to promote weight loss. What is the action of orlistat?
A) It increases central nervous system stimulation.
B) It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
C) It decreases fat absorption, which leads to decreased caloric intake.
D) It decreases appetite because of the caffeine contained in the medication.
C
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Orlistat decreases fat absorption, which leads to decreased caloric intake. Orlistat does not increase central nervous system stimulation. Orlistat does not inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. Orlistat does not decrease appetite because of the caffeine contained in the medication.
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