The School Health Nurse Is Discussing Weight Loss Agents with a Group

The school health nurse is discussing weight loss agents with a group of college women at the health promotion session.Which of the following concepts would the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

A) Several effective weight loss pills are readily available through telemarketers.
B) Stimulants such as Dexedrine are highly addictive, and are no longer prescribed.
C) Fenfluramine, one part of the Fen-Phen combination, causes heart disease.
D) Ephedra is a healthy method for weight reduction, and doesn't require a prescription.
E) Leptin as a weight-loss medication has not shown to be effective.