Before prescribing phentermine to Sarah, a thorough drug history should be taken including assessing for the use of serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and St John's wort due to:
A) Additive respiratory depression risk
B) Additive effects affecting liver function
C) The risk of serotonin syndrome
D) The risk of altered cognitive functioning
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