A Patient Will Begin Taking Phentermine and Topiramate [Osymia] to Help

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient will begin taking phentermine and topiramate [Osymia] to help with weight loss and asks the nurse why the second ingredient is necessary. Which is the correct response by the nurse?

• A) "Topiramate helps reduce the risk of seizures that can occur with phentermine."
• B) "Topiramate helps produce feelings of satiety to augment the drug effects."
• C) "Topiramate increases the appetite suppression caused by phentermine."
• D) "Topiramate increases the rate of weight loss by acting as a stimulant."

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