A patient who started taking orlistat (Xenical) 1 month ago calls the clinic to report some "embarrassing" adverse effects
She tells the nurse that she has had episodes of "not being able to control my bowel movements." Which statement is true about this situation?
a. These are expected adverse effects that will eventually diminish.
b. The patient will need to stop this drug immediately if these adverse effects are occurring.
c. The patient will need to increase her fat intake to prevent these adverse effects.
d. The patient will need to restrict fat intake to less than 30% to help reduce these adverse effects.
ANS: D
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