Nr 566 Week 4 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Baseline data for Lorcaserin {Ans: Rule out valvular disorders and pulmonary hypertension}Weight loss drugs for older adults contradictions {Ans: Those with renal impairment -Naltrexone/bupropion should be limited to one tablet daily - creatinine level is less than 50 -phentermine/topiramate should be limited to 7.5/46 capsule daily -lorcaserin should not be given with 30 or less creatinine clearance}Naltrexone/Bupropion (Contrave) black box {Ans: SI, SI attempts in children, adolescents, and young adults}Weight loss drugs contradictions: breastfeeding {Ans: Not recommended for all drugs}Baseline data for phentermine {Ans: Cardiac assessment}Ongoing assessment for lorcaserin {Ans: Cognitive changes CBC w/ diff for s/s of blood dyscrasias}