Weight Management Strategies and Interventions Quiz

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

Bariatric surgery (correct)
Comprehensive lifestyle intervention
Pharmacotherapy
Reduced calorie intake

What is the primary goal of weight management?

To prevent further deterioration
To improve overall health
To achieve a predefined amount of weight loss
To prevent weight-related complications (correct)

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

30% to 40%
10% to 20%
5% to 10% (correct)
20% to 30%

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

3 phases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cornerstone of weight management?

Comprehensive lifestyle intervention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended BMI threshold for considering bariatric surgery?

BMI ≥ 40 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

500-750 kcal (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

1200-1500 kcal/day (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

1500-1800 kcal/day (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is pharmacologic therapy recommended for weight loss?

When all other interventions have failed (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Orlistat (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Phentermine (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Naltrexone and Bupropion (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Liraglutide (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Bupropion and Liraglutide (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Orlistat (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Naltrexone and Bupropion (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Liraglutide (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Naltrexone and Bupropion (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Liraglutide (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Bariatric surgery

The most powerful and effective treatment for obesity, often considered when other interventions fail.

Primary goal of weight management

Preventing weight-related complications like diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.