Candidates for the use of sibutramine (Meridia) who have no other risk factors should have a BMI of at least
a. 25.
b. 27.
c. 30.
d. 35.
C
In the absence of other risk factors, candidates for the use of sibutramine should have a BMI of 30 or higher.
If other risk factors are present, such as hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia, candidates for the use of sibutramine should have a BMI of 27 or higher.
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True False