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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

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Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for managing obesity?
  1. Orlistat, 120mg,PO, tid
  2. Omeprazole, 20 mg, PO, qd
  3. Piroxicam, 20mg, PO, qd
  4. 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. Omeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat GERD, duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, and hypersecretory conditions. The dosing schedule given is appropriate. Piroxicam is an NSAID used to treat inflammatory disorders such as arthritis. The dosing schedule given is appropriate. Ranitidine is a histamine-2 receptor antagonist-the dosing schedule listed would be appropriate for acute duodenal ulcer.
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