Student nurses are studying for their final exam on the gastrointestinal system. Which of the following do they identify as correct statements regarding pharmacology of weight loss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
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Option A is incorrect as effective weight loss pills are not readily available through telemarketers. Option B is incorrect as ephedra has been banned by the FDA due to its adverse effects. Option C is correct as fenfluramine, a component of the Fen-Phen combination, has been associated with heart disease. Option D is correct as leptin has not shown to be effective as a weight loss medication. Option E is correct as stimulants such as Dexedrine are highly addictive and are no longer prescribed for weight loss.

Student Nurses Are Studying for Their Final Exam on the Gastrointestinal