Which of the Following Medications Could Be Given to a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following medications could be given to a patient with cancer or AIDS to stimulate food intake?

• A)Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
• B)Sibutramine (Meridia)
• C)Phentermine (Adipex-P)
• D)Oxandrolone (Oxandrin)

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Definitions:

Carboxyhemoglobin

A complex formed by the binding of carbon monoxide to hemoglobin, which can impede the blood's ability to transport oxygen.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide to be exhaled.

Oxygen

A chemical element (O) that is a highly reactive nonmetal, essential for most forms of life on Earth, and a key component of the atmosphere.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.