170. An adolescent with severe obesity is prescribed an appetite suppressant. What is a medicinal consideration in developmental psychology?

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Monitoring for cardiovascular side effects, potential for abuse, and the importance of addressing underlying psychological and behavioral factors.

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Appetite suppressants are a long-term solution for obesity.

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Medication alone is sufficient for weight loss.

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There are no side effects to appetite suppressants in adolescents.