AP PSYCHOLOGY

TREATMENT OF ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

THERAPY AND TREATMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the two main types of obesity drug treatment?
A
appetite suppressants and fat destroyers
B
appetite suppressants and laxatives
C
appetite suppressants and Lipase inhibitors
D
appetite suppressants and Lipase makers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sibutramine and orlistat are the only two anti-obesity medications approved for long-term use. Sibutramine is a serotonergic and adrenergic drug that reduces food intake. Orlistat is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor that interferes with fat absorption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Treating obesity The best way to treat obesity is to eat a healthy, reduced-calorie diet and exercise regularly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Orlistat (Xenical) is a synthetic hydrogenated derivative of a naturally occurring lipase inhibitor, lipostatin. Orlistat is a potent slowly reversible inhibitor of pancreatic and gastric lipases which are required for the hydrolysis of dietary fat in the gastrointestinal tract.

Detailed explanation-4: -Orlistat is a medication used in the management of obesity. Orlistat acts by reversibly inhibiting gastric and pancreatic lipases.

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