One Possible Side Effect of Treatment with Orlistat Is That

question 17

Multiple Choice

One possible side effect of treatment with orlistat is that:

• A) weight loss may be too rapid.
• B) it may decrease absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
• C) it may be addictive.
• D) it may cause constipation.

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Definitions:

Nausea

A sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach, often preceding vomiting.

Paired Buzzer-shock

A conditioning technique involving the pairing of a neutral stimulus (buzzer) with an aversive stimulus (shock) to provoke a response.

Fear Response

The fear response is an emotional and physiological reaction to perceived threats, activating the body's fight-or-flight response.

Extinction

Extinction, in psychology, is the process through which a conditioned response decreases or disappears as a result of repeated exposure without the unconditioned stimulus.