OET Speaking (PHARMACIST)

                               OET Speaking (PHARMACIST) 

                                           Smoking Cessation


Setting: Local Pharmacy


Your client is  35 years old and quit smoking recently. Since then he/she has put on weight. He/she is interested in some for quick weight loss.

* Find out the clients reason to see you.

* Caution against rapid weight loss. (e.g., not recommend, rarely sustainable, dietary modification/increased exercise most effective, etc.) Give  information about Orlistat (e.g., blocks absorption of some fats; effective for people with high BMI/body mass index: 30+; side effects: gastrointestinal problems, such as loose stools, faecal urgency, flatulence, incontinence; etc.)

* Stress insufficient evidence to support efficacy for most non-prescription products (e.g., Orlistat, etc. ) Give information about phentermine (e.g., prescription weigh loss products, suppresses appetite, only used for short period, etc. Find out any other client concerns.

* Outline possible side effects of phentermine (e.g., dry mouth, dizziness , constipation etc. ) Stress importance of short tem use only. (e.g., possible long term risks: addiction, cardiovascular side effects, high blood pressure, etc. )

* Advise need to consult his/her doctor (e.g., prescription for phentermine , other weight loss solutions etc.).   




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