The nurse is asked to speak about weight loss drugs to a group of bariatric clients. What would they be told about phentermine, an FDA-approved drug for weight loss?
A) It works by making the body think it is full.
B) It is approved for approximately 6 months of use.
C) Tolerance may develop after only a few weeks.
D) It is a peripheral nervous system drug.
C
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The FDA has approved several appetite suppressants; phentermine is one. Tolerance may develop after only a few weeks, and there is a risk of abuse.
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