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MACE Medication Aide

Category - MACE

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Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for managing obesity?

Orlistat, 120mg, PO, tid
Lepirudin, 0.15/kg (IV)
Lovastatin, 20mg, PO, qd
Ranitidine, 50mg, IM, q 6-8 hrs.

Explanation

Answer: A - Orlistat is a GI lipase inhibitor used to treat obesity along with a calorie-restricted diet. Lepirudin is an anti-coagulant. The dose given is appropriate. Lovastatin is an antihyperlipidemic. The dosing schedule given is appropriate. Ranitidine is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist, and the dosing schedule listed would be appropriate for acute duodenal ulcer.

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