CNS STIMULANTS: ANOREXIANTS

Question 1

CNS stimulants: Anorexiants function (goal is to decrease appetite)

Answer 1

Orlistat (Xenical)
-Liapse inhibotr, not a CNS stimulant
-Also used to treat obesity
-May cause fecal incontinence, headache
Phentermine (lonamin)

Question 2

CNS stimulants: Anorexiant priority nursing implications

Answer 2

Orlistat
-Follow instructions for diet and exercise
-Limit dietary fat to 30% of total intake to reduce adverse effects
- Take with meals that contain fat
-Fa-soluble vitamin supplementation may be needed