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?

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What is the cornerstone of weight management?

<p>Comprehensive lifestyle intervention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended BMI threshold for considering bariatric surgery?

<p>BMI ≥ 40 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>500-750 kcal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

When is pharmacologic therapy recommended for weight loss?

<p>When all other interventions have failed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Orlistat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Phentermine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Naltrexone and Bupropion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Liraglutide (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bupropion and Liraglutide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Naltrexone and Bupropion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Liraglutide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Naltrexone and Bupropion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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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.

Successful weight loss

Significant and lasting weight loss that can improve health outcomes.

Comprehensive lifestyle intervention

A multi-faceted approach combining diet, exercise, behavioral therapy, and medication.

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BMI ≥ 40

A key threshold for considering bariatric surgery as a treatment option.

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Phases for obesity treatment

A structured approach to weight loss with three distinct phases.

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Lower calorie diet (LCD)

A controlled energy deficit designed for weight loss.

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LCD calorie range for women

Recommended daily calorie intake for women on a lower calorie diet.

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LCD calorie range for men

Recommended daily calorie intake for men on a lower calorie diet.

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Pharmacologic therapy

Using medication for weight loss when lifestyle changes are insufficient.

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Orlistat

A drug that inhibits fat absorption, leading to weight loss.

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Phentermine

A drug that suppresses appetite and increases energy expenditure.

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Naltrexone and Bupropion

A combination of drugs that reduces food cravings by acting on opioid and dopamine receptors.

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Liraglutide

A drug that activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain, regulating appetite.

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Bupropion and Liraglutide

A drug combination that enhances POMC cell production, suppressing appetite.

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Gastrointestinal side effects of Orlistat

A common side effect of Orlistat, a fat inhibitor.

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Contraindication for Naltrexone & Bupropion

A contraindication for Naltrexone and Bupropion, a combination medication.

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Contraindication for Liraglutide

A contraindication for Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

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Contraindication for Naltrexone & Bupropion

A contraindication for Naltrexone and Bupropion, a combination medication.

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Adverse effects of Liraglutide

A common adverse effect of Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist.

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