A Patient Who Started Taking Orlistat (Xenical)1 Month Ago Calls

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who started taking orlistat (Xenical) 1 month ago calls the clinic to report some "embarrassing" adverse effects.She tells the nurse that she has had episodes of "not being able to control my bowel movements." Which statement is true about this situation?

• A) These are expected adverse effects that will eventually diminish.
• B) The patient will need to stop this drug immediately if these adverse effects are occurring.
• C) The patient will need to increase her fat intake to prevent these adverse effects.
• D) The patient will need to restrict fat intake to less than 30% to help reduce these adverse effects.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which organisms interpret and organize sensation to produce a meaningful experience of the world.

Vestibular Sacs

Parts of the inner ear involved in balance, providing the brain with information about body position in relation to gravity.

Semicircular Canals

Structures in the inner ear involved in maintaining balance by sensing movements and changes in the head's position.

Cerebellum

A portion of the brain located at the back of the skull, primarily responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture.