NR566 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FOR
CARE OF THE FAMILY MIDTERM EXAM
ACTUAL 100% VERIFIED A GRADE
Which non-amphetamines are FDA approved for weight loss that have lower abuse
risk? - Phentermine and Diethylpropion
How does Phentermine and Diethylpropion promote weight loss? - -Promote weight loss
by decreasing appetite
-They are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that suppress appetite by increasing
the availability of norepinephrine at receptors in the brain
What is the maximum recommended duration of use for non-amphetamines? - 3
months or less
,What drug schedule are Phentermine and Diethylpropion under? - Schedule IV
What labs should be monitored with Phentermine and Diethylpropion? What condition
should we screen for? - -baseline CMP (watch electrolytes and creatinine)
-screen for depression
Phentermine adverse effects - -increase HR and BP
-dry mouth and constipation
What is role of topiramate in weight loss? - Increases satiety
What are some Phentermine/topiramate contraindications for use? - not approved in
children and contraindicated with severe hepatic impairment
How should we educate patient to take Phentermine/topiramate to avoid insomnia? -
given before 1600
What are some high-risk patient conditions that we should use Phentermine/topiramate
with caution? - hx drug abuse, glaucoma, pregnant, HTN, hyperthyroidism
Phentermine/topiramate adverse effects - insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, depression,
blurred vision
Which of the following would be a contraindication to prescribing
phentermine/topiramate? Select all that apply. - A) Glaucoma
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperthyroidism
E) Vitamin D Deficiency
F) A, B, E
ANSWER: A,C,D
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that acts on the _________ and reduces absorption of fat by
30%. - GI tract
Take multivitamin ___hours before/after to supplement fat-soluble vitamins that may not
be absorbed well when taking Orlistat. - 2
Orlistat is OTC as 60 mg TID with meals. Not approved in children <____. - 12
Orlistat results in the least amount of weight loss of all. How much? - 2-3% body weight
(7 lbs in year)
, Orlistat adverse effects - Fecal incontinence, oily rectal leakage, flatus, abdominal
cramps. liver damage (light-colored stools, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, anorexia)
When is Orlistat contraindicated? - In those with malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis
What vitamin deficiency are we concerned about when taking Orlistat...especially if the
patient is on coumadin? - Monitor Coumadin as Vitamin K deficiency may occur and
intensify effect of Coumadin.
A patient with a BMI of 27 would be considered: - overweight
Lorcaserin adverse effects - headache, URI, back pain, hypoglycemia (in DM), blood
dyscrasias, cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, priapism, pulmonary
hypertension, and valvular heart disease
Lorcaserin MOA - Reduces waist circumference, fasting glucose, insulin, total
cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides
When is Lorcaserin contraindicated? - CrCl <30
-Not approved in children
Lorcaserin drug interactions - -MAOI inhibitors, SSRIs, SNRIs, St. Johns wart, and
triptans
-Increased risk for serotonin syndrome
Naltrexone and Bupropion black box warning - increased risk for suicidal ideation and
suicide attempts in children, adolescents, and young adults
Do not take Naltrexone and Bupropion within ___weeks of taking a _____. - -two
-MAOI
Due to Naltrexone and Bupropion antagonist effects, it can reduce effects of what? -
opioids
Naltrexone and Bupropion contraindications - HTN, seizure disorders, eating disorders,
alcohol or drug withdrawal
Liraglutide MOA - -promotes weight loss by slowing gastric emptying
-increases satiety
-Not approved children.
When taking Liraglutide, it is not unusual for baseline HR to increase ______bpm - 10-
20
-monitor for tachycardia
When taking Liraglutide, monitor for ________ in patients with diabetes - hypoglycemia
CARE OF THE FAMILY MIDTERM EXAM
ACTUAL 100% VERIFIED A GRADE
Which non-amphetamines are FDA approved for weight loss that have lower abuse
risk? - Phentermine and Diethylpropion
How does Phentermine and Diethylpropion promote weight loss? - -Promote weight loss
by decreasing appetite
-They are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that suppress appetite by increasing
the availability of norepinephrine at receptors in the brain
What is the maximum recommended duration of use for non-amphetamines? - 3
months or less
,What drug schedule are Phentermine and Diethylpropion under? - Schedule IV
What labs should be monitored with Phentermine and Diethylpropion? What condition
should we screen for? - -baseline CMP (watch electrolytes and creatinine)
-screen for depression
Phentermine adverse effects - -increase HR and BP
-dry mouth and constipation
What is role of topiramate in weight loss? - Increases satiety
What are some Phentermine/topiramate contraindications for use? - not approved in
children and contraindicated with severe hepatic impairment
How should we educate patient to take Phentermine/topiramate to avoid insomnia? -
given before 1600
What are some high-risk patient conditions that we should use Phentermine/topiramate
with caution? - hx drug abuse, glaucoma, pregnant, HTN, hyperthyroidism
Phentermine/topiramate adverse effects - insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, depression,
blurred vision
Which of the following would be a contraindication to prescribing
phentermine/topiramate? Select all that apply. - A) Glaucoma
B) Hypothyroidism
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperthyroidism
E) Vitamin D Deficiency
F) A, B, E
ANSWER: A,C,D
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that acts on the _________ and reduces absorption of fat by
30%. - GI tract
Take multivitamin ___hours before/after to supplement fat-soluble vitamins that may not
be absorbed well when taking Orlistat. - 2
Orlistat is OTC as 60 mg TID with meals. Not approved in children <____. - 12
Orlistat results in the least amount of weight loss of all. How much? - 2-3% body weight
(7 lbs in year)
, Orlistat adverse effects - Fecal incontinence, oily rectal leakage, flatus, abdominal
cramps. liver damage (light-colored stools, dark urine, fatigue, jaundice, anorexia)
When is Orlistat contraindicated? - In those with malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis
What vitamin deficiency are we concerned about when taking Orlistat...especially if the
patient is on coumadin? - Monitor Coumadin as Vitamin K deficiency may occur and
intensify effect of Coumadin.
A patient with a BMI of 27 would be considered: - overweight
Lorcaserin adverse effects - headache, URI, back pain, hypoglycemia (in DM), blood
dyscrasias, cognitive impairment, psychiatric disorders, priapism, pulmonary
hypertension, and valvular heart disease
Lorcaserin MOA - Reduces waist circumference, fasting glucose, insulin, total
cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides
When is Lorcaserin contraindicated? - CrCl <30
-Not approved in children
Lorcaserin drug interactions - -MAOI inhibitors, SSRIs, SNRIs, St. Johns wart, and
triptans
-Increased risk for serotonin syndrome
Naltrexone and Bupropion black box warning - increased risk for suicidal ideation and
suicide attempts in children, adolescents, and young adults
Do not take Naltrexone and Bupropion within ___weeks of taking a _____. - -two
-MAOI
Due to Naltrexone and Bupropion antagonist effects, it can reduce effects of what? -
opioids
Naltrexone and Bupropion contraindications - HTN, seizure disorders, eating disorders,
alcohol or drug withdrawal
Liraglutide MOA - -promotes weight loss by slowing gastric emptying
-increases satiety
-Not approved children.
When taking Liraglutide, it is not unusual for baseline HR to increase ______bpm - 10-
20
-monitor for tachycardia
When taking Liraglutide, monitor for ________ in patients with diabetes - hypoglycemia
