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What is the current percentage of adult obesity in the US?
What is the current percentage of adult obesity in the US?
Which factors contribute to weight gain according to the learning objectives?
Which factors contribute to weight gain according to the learning objectives?
What age group has the highest percentage of adult obesity in the US?
What age group has the highest percentage of adult obesity in the US?
What are the determinants of weight gain according to the learning objectives?
What are the determinants of weight gain according to the learning objectives?
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Which population is disproportionately affected by adult obesity in the US?
Which population is disproportionately affected by adult obesity in the US?
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How much is the additional annual cost due to adult obesity in the US?
How much is the additional annual cost due to adult obesity in the US?
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What is the maximum number of days Saxenda (liraglutide) can be stored at room temperature after opening?
What is the maximum number of days Saxenda (liraglutide) can be stored at room temperature after opening?
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Which injection sites are recommended for subcutaneous injection of GLP-1 Agonists?
Which injection sites are recommended for subcutaneous injection of GLP-1 Agonists?
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What is the evaluation strategy for Semaglutide (Wegovy) if 5% weight loss is not achieved within 3 months?
What is the evaluation strategy for Semaglutide (Wegovy) if 5% weight loss is not achieved within 3 months?
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Which of the following is a potential risk associated with bariatric surgeries?
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with bariatric surgeries?
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What type of bariatric surgery bypasses a portion of the intestine to limit nutrient absorption?
What type of bariatric surgery bypasses a portion of the intestine to limit nutrient absorption?
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Which drug class has numerous agents that may cause weight gain?
Which drug class has numerous agents that may cause weight gain?
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What is the general recommendation for post-surgical bariatric multivitamin supplements?
What is the general recommendation for post-surgical bariatric multivitamin supplements?
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Which medication can be stored at room temperature for 28 days after opening?
Which medication can be stored at room temperature for 28 days after opening?
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What is the potential risk associated with dumping syndrome after malabsorptive surgeries?
What is the potential risk associated with dumping syndrome after malabsorptive surgeries?
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What is the recommended angle for subcutaneous injection of GLP-1 Agonists?
What is the recommended angle for subcutaneous injection of GLP-1 Agonists?
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What is the maximum number of days Wegovy (semaglutide) can be stored at room temperature after opening?
What is the maximum number of days Wegovy (semaglutide) can be stored at room temperature after opening?
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What is the recommended storage duration for unopened pens of Zepbound (tirzepatide)?
What is the recommended storage duration for unopened pens of Zepbound (tirzepatide)?
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Which type of diet is supported by evidence for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events?
Which type of diet is supported by evidence for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events?
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What is the recommended daily caloric intake range for men to achieve weight loss?
What is the recommended daily caloric intake range for men to achieve weight loss?
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Which drug was banned by the FDA due to the increased risk of colorectal, pancreatic, and lung cancers?
Which drug was banned by the FDA due to the increased risk of colorectal, pancreatic, and lung cancers?
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What is the mechanism of action of sympathomimetics in reducing appetite?
What is the mechanism of action of sympathomimetics in reducing appetite?
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Which drug combination has a boxed warning for not being approved to treat depression and increasing the risk of suicidality in kids & young adults?
Which drug combination has a boxed warning for not being approved to treat depression and increasing the risk of suicidality in kids & young adults?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) in causing weight loss?
What is the primary mechanism of action of phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) in causing weight loss?
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Which drug class includes analogs of human incretin hormones and poses a risk for thyroid C-cell tumors?
Which drug class includes analogs of human incretin hormones and poses a risk for thyroid C-cell tumors?
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What is the main adverse effect related to the use of Orlistat (Alli, Xenical)?
What is the main adverse effect related to the use of Orlistat (Alli, Xenical)?
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Which condition is a contraindication for using sympathomimetics for weight loss?
Which condition is a contraindication for using sympathomimetics for weight loss?
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Which diet modification strategy is generally recommended to achieve weight loss?
Which diet modification strategy is generally recommended to achieve weight loss?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of lipase inhibitors in causing weight loss?
What is the primary mechanism of action of lipase inhibitors in causing weight loss?
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Which class of drugs has a boxed warning for not being approved to treat depression and may increase the risk of suicidality in kids & young adults?
Which class of drugs has a boxed warning for not being approved to treat depression and may increase the risk of suicidality in kids & young adults?
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What is the most common appetite stimulator?
What is the most common appetite stimulator?
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Which condition is not listed as a chronic disease associated with obesity?
Which condition is not listed as a chronic disease associated with obesity?
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What is the effect of a high-protein diet on weight loss, according to the text?
What is the effect of a high-protein diet on weight loss, according to the text?
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What is the primary concern associated with very low-calorie diets?
What is the primary concern associated with very low-calorie diets?
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What change in obesity leads to highly variable outcomes in drug distribution?
What change in obesity leads to highly variable outcomes in drug distribution?
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What is the primary concern associated with low-carb diets in patients with diabetes?
What is the primary concern associated with low-carb diets in patients with diabetes?
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What benefit is associated with a 5% weight loss?
What benefit is associated with a 5% weight loss?
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Who should provide very low-calorie diets, according to the text?
Who should provide very low-calorie diets, according to the text?
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