Suppose That It Is 1964, and That Betty, a Homemaker

question 110

Multiple Choice

Suppose that it is 1964, and that Betty, a homemaker who put on weight with each of her three pregnancies, wants to lose 20 pounds. What medication would have been prescribed to Betty at that time to help her lose weight? ​

• A)ephedrine
• B)orlistat
• C)amphetamines
• D)sibutramine

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