For the pharmacologic management of patients with anorexia and cachexia associated with cancer and cancer treatment, which of the following has been demonstrated to promote weight gain and increase in lean body tissue?

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Oxandrolone is a synthetic anabolic steroid that, when taken with resistance training, increases total body weight and lean tissue weight.Long-term use of corticosteroids is associated with negative side effects that include osteoporosis and wasting of leg and arm muscles.Dronabinol is a marijuana derivative that stimulates appetite.Megestrol acetate is a progestational agent used to stimulate appetite, and it has been shown to increase energy intake and body weight.

For the Pharmacologic Management of Patients with Anorexia and Cachexia