Anorexiants (It is an amphetamine drug)

Question 1

Anorexiants are usually prescribed to which patients?

Answer 1

Obese patients

Question 2

How long are anorexiants prescribed?

Answer 2

4 to 12 weeks

Question 3

What is the use of anorexiants?

Answer 3

Suppress appetite

Question 4

Which drug has been taken off the OTC market due to drug abuse?

Answer 4

Phenylpropanolamine

Question 5

What is the risk of taking anorexiants as appetite suppressants?

Answer 5

A study has shown an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in young wome who take phenylpropanolamine and a 16-times greater risk in women who take the drugs as appetite suppressants. But, it shows no risk of stroke for men

Question 6

What else does phenlypropanolamine might cause?

Answer 6

Renal, psychosis, hypertension, and cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 7

What would the nurse teach the patient to avoid taking anorexiants to lose weight?

Answer 7

Nutritious diet, exercise, and behavioral modifications

Question 8

Individuals who take anorexiants should be under the care of a health care provider.

Answer 8

Okay…

Question 9

Who is it contraindicated for?

Answer 9

It should not be given to children younger than 12 and should be discouraged.

Question 10

What are the side effects if given for long-term use?

Answer 10

Nervousness, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, heart palpitations, and hypertension