A Patient Has a New Prescription for Orlistat as Part

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient has a new prescription for orlistat as part of his treatment for weight loss.What important information should the nurse include when providing patient education about orlistat?

• A)This medication is a CNS stimulant.
• B)This medication reduces fat absorption by about 30%.
• C)This drug is used for obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher.
• D)This drug is most effective for individuals with Crohn's disease.

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Definitions:

Passive Activity

An economic activity in which the investor does not materially participate and often includes rental activities or limited partnerships.

Limited Partner

An investor in a partnership who is not involved in daily business operations and whose liability is limited to the amount invested.

Passive Loss Rules

Tax regulations that limit the amount of passive activity losses (from investments in which the taxpayer does not materially participate) that can be deducted in a given year.

Materially Participates

In terms of tax law, an individual's active and regular involvement in the operations of a business, affecting eligibility for certain tax deductions.