Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Use of Prescription

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of prescription drugs to treat obesity? 

• A) Drug therapies should be considered for both cosmetic and health reasons. 
• B) Most experts believe obesity is not a disease, so drugs should not be prescribed. 
• C) Most currently available drugs are proven effective in both the short and long term. 
• D) Physicians may prescribe "off-label" drugs to take advantage of their modest weight-loss effects. 
• E) Although initially effective, most drugs have eventually raised the risk of cardiovascular disease to unacceptable levels.

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