Weight Management Strategies and Interventions Quiz

Which intervention is considered the most powerful and effective for the treatment of obesity?

What is the primary goal of weight management?

What percentage of weight loss is considered successful in weight management?

How many phases were set for the treatment and prevention of obesity?

What is the cornerstone of weight management?

What is the recommended BMI threshold for considering bariatric surgery?

What is the daily energy deficit provided by a lower calorie diet (LCD)?

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for women on a lower calorie diet (LCD)?

What is the recommended daily calorie intake for men on a lower calorie diet (LCD)?

When is pharmacologic therapy recommended for weight loss?

Which drug is a lipase inhibitor that induces weight loss by lowering dietary fat absorption?

Which drug acts as an appetite suppressant and increases energy expenditure by stimulating the hypothalamus to release norepinephrine?

Which drug combination reduces cravings by acting as an opioid antagonist and dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor?

Which drug activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain, regulating appetite and caloric intake?

Which drug combination enhances POMC cell production and release of alpha MSH and Beta endorphin, and suppresses appetite?

Which drug has side effects including soft stools, abdominal pain, flatulence, and fecal urgency and/or incontinence?

Which drug combination is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension and seizure disorder/history?

Which drug has a contraindication in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma?

Which drug combination has a contraindication in patients with a history of bulimia and anorexia?

Which drug has adverse effects including nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and abdominal pain?