A Patient Has a New Prescription for Phentermine (Ionamin) as Part

Multiple Choice

A patient has a new prescription for phentermine (Ionamin) as part of the treatment for weight loss. Which information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about a stimulant such as phentermine?

A) Take this medication after meals.
B) Take this medication in the morning.
C) This drug is taken along with supervised exercise and suitable diet.
D) Use mouth rinses, sugarless gum, or hard candies to minimize dry mouth.
E) Avoid foods that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, and colas.