Which of the following would be useful for the treatment of poor appetite in a cancer patient?
A) a serotonergic agonist
B) an endocannabinoid agonist
C) a drug that activates CART receptors
D) an NPY antagonist
E) an endocannabinoid antagonist

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An endocannabinoid agonist can stimulate appetite and increase food intake, which can be helpful for cancer patients experiencing poor appetite. Serotonergic agonists may be useful for other symptoms, such as depression or anxiety, but may not have as much of an impact on appetite. Drugs that activate CART receptors or antagonize NPY may also be effective, but at present they are not available clinically. Alternatively, an endocannabinoid antagonist would be counterproductive in this situation, as it would block the effects of endocannabinoids that stimulate appetite.

Which of the Following Would Be Useful for the Treatment