Which Statement by a Patient About to Begin Taking Orlistat

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient about to begin taking orlistat [Xenical] for weight loss therapy indicates an understanding of this drug's actions?

• A) "I can eat as much as I want and still lose weight."
• B) "I should avoid fat-soluble vitamin supplements while taking this drug."
• C) "If I take a bulk-forming laxative, I can reduce the incidence of fecal incontinence."
• D) "If I take the drug 4 times daily instead of twice daily, I will lose weight faster."

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Definitions:

Outgroup Homogeneity

The perception that members of an outgroup (a group one does not belong to) are more similar to each other than they actually are or compared to members of the ingroup.

Temporal Lobes

Portions of the brain located beneath the temples, crucial for processing auditory information and involved in memory formation.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the cerebral cortex that lies at the front of the brain, associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem solving.

Hippocampus

A brain region involved in memory formation, navigation, and emotional processing.