Chapter 45 - Obesity

Question 1

What is the primary goal of obesity drugs?
A) To increase appetite
B) To promote weight gain
C) To reduce
appetite and promote weight loss
D) To enhance metabolic rate

Answer 1

C) To reduce appetite and promote weight loss

Question 2

Which class of drugs is commonly used as appetite suppressants in obesity management?
A) Antidepressants
B) Antihistamines
C) Stimulants
D) Anticonvulsants

Answer 2

C) Stimulants

Question 3

How do stimulant medications help with weight loss?
A) By increasing appetite
B) By reducing metabolism
C) By suppressing appetite and increasing energy expenditure
D) By promoting fat storage

Answer 3

C) By suppressing appetite and increasing energy expenditure

Question 4

Which medication is an example of a stimulant used for weight loss?
A) Phentermine
B) Sertraline
C) Lorazepam
D) Gabapentin

Answer 4

A) Phentermine

Question 5

What is the primary mechanism of action of phentermine in weight loss?
A) Inhibition of fat absorption
B) Stimulation of serotonin receptors
C) Stimulation of the central nervous system to suppress appetite
D) Blocking opioid receptors

Answer 5

C) Stimulation of the central nervous system to suppress appetite

Question 6

Which medication is commonly used as a lipase inhibitor in obesity treatment?
A) Orlistat
B) Metformin
C) Propranolol
D) Prednisone

Answer 6

A) Orlistat

Question 7

How does orlistat work to promote weight loss?
A) By increasing appetite
B) By inhibiting the absorption of
dietary fats
C) By increasing insulin sensitivity
D) By reducing metabolic rate

Answer 7

B) By inhibiting the absorption of
dietary fats

Question 8

Which class of drugs is used to modulate neurotransmitters involved in appetite regulation?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Antidepressants
C) Beta-blockers
D) Antihypertensives

Answer 8

B) Antidepressants

Question 9

Which neurotransmitter is targeted by some antidepressants for weight loss?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) GABA
D) Acetylcholine

Answer 9

B) Serotonin

Question 10

Which medication is commonly used as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for weight
management?
A) Fluoxetine
B) Venlafaxine
C) Citalopram
D) Escitalopram

Answer 10

B) Venlafaxine

Question 11

What is the primary role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in obesity treatment?
A) To increase appetite
B) To reduce insulin sensitivity
C) To stimulate insulin secretion
D) To suppress appetite and promote weight loss

Answer 11

D) To suppress appetite and promote weight loss

Question 12

Which GLP-1 receptor agonist is approved for obesity treatment?
A) Liraglutide
B) Metformin
C) Glimepiride
D) Pioglitazone

Answer 12

A) Liraglutide

Question 13

What is the primary mechanism of action of liraglutide in weight management?
A) Inhibition of fat
absorption
B) Stimulation of serotonin receptors
C) Stimulation of GLP-1 receptors to promote satiety
D) Blocking opioid receptors

Answer 13

C) Stimulation of GLP-1 receptors to promote satiety

Question 14

Which medication class is used to manage obesity by reducing hunger and promoting satiety?
A) Antihypertensives
B) Anticoagulants
C) Opioid antagonists
D) Antifungals

Answer 14

C) Opioid antagonists

Question 15

Which opioid antagonist is approved for obesity treatment?
A) Naloxone
B) Naltrexone
C) Buprenorphine
D) Methadone

Answer 15

B) Naltrexone