NR 566 Midterm & Final Exam Questions & Answers ( Update) Advanced Pharmacology - Care of the Family

Question 1 Which of the following medications are classified as non-amphetamines that are FDA-approved for weight loss and are associated with a lower risk of abuse? A) Lorcaserin and Liraglutide B) Naltrexone and Bupropion C) Phentermine and Diethylpropion D) Orlistat and Topiramate Answer: C) Phentermine and Diethylpropion Explanation: According to page 1, question 1, the specific non-amphetamines approved for weight loss with a lower abuse risk are Phentermine and Diethylpropion. While the other options are also weight loss agents, they are not the ones referenced in this specific query from the study guide. ... Question 2 A patient has been prescribed Phentermine for weight loss. They ask how this medication will help them lose weight. What is the primary mechanism of action you should explain? A) It blocks the absorption of dietary fat in the gastrointestinal tract. B) It slows gastric emptying and increases feelings of fullness (satiety). C) It is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that decreases appetite. D) It combines an opioid antagonist with an antidepressant to reduce food cravings. Answer: C) It is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that decreases appetite. Explanation: Page 1, question 2 states that Phentermine and Diethylpropion promote weight loss by decreasing appetite. They are CNS stimulants that work by increasing the availability of norepinephrine at receptors in the brain. ... Question 3 What is the maximum recommended duration of therapy for non-amphetamine weight loss medications like Phentermine and Diethylpropion? A) 6 months B) 1 year C) 3 months or less D) There is no time limit; they can be used long-term. Answer: C) 3 months or less Explanation: The study guide on page 1, question 3 explicitly states that the maximum recommended duration of use for these non-amphetamines is 3 months or less. ... Question 4 Under which drug schedule are Phentermine and Diethylpropion classified? A) Schedule II B) Schedule III C) Schedule IV D) Schedule V