Which Statement Made by the Client About Taking Phenylpropanolamine Indicates

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by the client about taking phenylpropanolamine indicates that further teaching is necessary?

• A)"This medication was removed from the market due to increased incidence of stroke."
• B)"I should render the drugs unusable by adding water to pills and then discard in the trash."
• C)"Phenylpropanolamine was sold over the counter until it was discontinued."
• D)"It is alright to take these pills on occasion when I want to lose a few pounds."

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