The nurse is discussing orlistat (Alli) with a group of women at a community center when one of the participants asks, "What side effects are associated with this drug?" The nurse responds by stating:
1. "Tinnitus and hearing loss are side effects associated with orlistat (Alli)."
2. "Headache with photophobia are side effects associated with orlistat (Alli)."
3. "Flatus with oily stool discharge is a side effect often associated with orlistat (Alli)."
4. "Urinary frequency with urgency is a side effect associated with orlistat (Alli)."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Side effects associated with orlistat (Alli) do not include tinnitus or hearing loss.
Rationale 2: Headache and photophobia are not considered side effects associated orlistat (Alli).
Rationale 3: A common side effect associated with orlistat (Alli) is increased flatus and seepage of oily stool.
Rationale 4: Orlistat (Alli) is not known to cause urinary frequency with urgency.
Global Rationale: A common side effect associated with orlistat (Alli) is increased flatus and seepage of oily stool. It is not known to produce tinnitus, hearing loss, headache, photophobia or urinary frequency.
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