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Chapter 57: Weight loss Flashcards

1
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BMI for an overweight person

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25-29.9 kg/m2

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2
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BMI for an obese person

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> / = 30 kg/m2

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3
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Key drugs/conditions that can cause weight gain

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  • Antipsychotics (e.g., clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine)
  • Diabetes drugs (insulin, meglitinides, SU, TZDs)
  • Divalproex/valproic acid
  • Gabapentin, pregabalin
  • Lithium
  • Mirtazapine
  • Steroids
  • TCAs (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline)
  • Conditions: hypothyroidism
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4
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Physical activity should increase to > / = ___ minutes per week, performed on __-__ separate days

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150 minutes

3-5 days

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5
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OTC weight loss supplements commonly contain stimulants, such as

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bitter orange

and/or excessive amounts of caffeine

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6
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What other names can caffeine be packaged under

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Guarana

concentrated green tea powder

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7
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When are prescription weight loss meds indicated

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BMI > / = 30 kg/m2

or a BMI > / = 27 kg/m2 with at least one weight-related condition

such as
- dyslipidemia
- HTN
- diabetes)

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8
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Weight loss meds are only used in addition to

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a dietary plan and increased physical activity

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9
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Which newer agents for weight loss can be continued long-term for weight maintenance

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Qsymia
Contrave
Saxenda
orlistat formulations

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10
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Which 5-HT2C receptor agonist has been withdrawn from the US market due to an increased risk of cancer

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Lorcacerin (Belviq, Belviq XR)

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11
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When should weightloss drugs be d/c

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if they do not produce at least a 5% weight loss at 12 weeks

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12
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Key drugs/conditions that can cause weight loss

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  • ADHD drugs (e.g., amphetamine, methylphenidate)
  • Bupropion
  • GLP-1 agonists (e.g., exenatide, liraglutide)
  • Pramlintide
  • Roflumilast
  • SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., canagliflozin, empagliflozin)
  • Topiramate
  • Conditions: hyperthyroidism, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease
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13
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Which weight loss drugs can be used in pregnancy

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NONE - AVOID

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14
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Which weight loss drugs should be avoided in HTN

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Contrave

CI with uncontrolled BP (contains bupropion)

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15
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Which weight loss drugs should be used with caution in HTN

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Qsymia

monitor HR (contains phentermine)

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16
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Which weight loss drugs should be used with caution in young adults and adolescents with depression

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Contrave - suicide risk (contains bupropion)

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17
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Which weight loss drugs should be avoided in seizures

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Contrave - lowers seizure threshold (contains bupropion)

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18
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Which weight loss drugs should be used with caution in seizures

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Qsymia

must taper off slowly if used (contains topiramate)

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19
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Which weight loss drugs should be avoided if taking opioids

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Contrave

blocks opioid receptor (contains naltrexone)

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20
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Phentermine drug class

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Sympathomimetic (stimulant)

21
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Which medications are found in Qsymia

A

Phentermine

topiramate ER

22
Q

Which medications are found in Contrave

A

Naltrexone and bupropion

23
Q

How does naltrexone work for weight loss

A

decreases food cravings

24
Q

How does bupropion help for weight loss

A

decreases appetite

25
Q

Which weight loss drug has a REMS progrm

A

Qsymia

26
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Qsymia SE

A

Tachycardia

CNS effects (i.e, insomnia)

27
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GLP-1 receptor agonist mechanism for weight loss

A

increases satiety

28
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Liraglutide brand name for weight loss

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Saxenda

29
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Saxenda warnings

A

pancreatitis

hypoglycemia

30
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Saxenda SE

A

nausea

31
Q

Which weight loss drug is a lipase inhibitor

A

Orlistat

32
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Orlistat rx name

A

Xenical

33
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Orlistat OTC name

A

Alli

34
Q

Orlistat MOA

A

decreases absorption of dietary fats by ~30%

35
Q

Orlistat must be used with

A

a low-fat diet plan

36
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Orlistat SE

A

GI (flatus with discharge, fatty stool)

37
Q

What must be taken with Orlistat

A

Multivitamin A, D, E & K

and

beta carotene at bedtime or separated by > / = 2 hrs

38
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What is the max % of kcals from fat that can be taken with Orlistat

A

30%

39
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Phentermine brand name

A

Adipex-P

40
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Phentermine CI

A

CV disease (e.g., uncontrolled HTN),

hyperthyroidism

glaucoma

pregnancy

hx of drug abuse

41
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phentermine SE

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Tachycardia

agitation

increased BP

42
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Phentermine monitoring

A

HR, BP

43
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How long can phentermine be used for

A

short-term up to 12 weeks to “jump-start” a diet

44
Q

Guidelines recommend weight loss or bariatric surgery for adults when BMI > / = ___ kg/m2 or when BMI > / = __ kg/m2 with an obesity-related condition

A

40

35

45
Q

Which calcium supplement is preferred for bariatric surgery and why

A

calcium citrate

since it has non-acid dependent absorption

46
Q

Anemia can present from which vitamin deficiencies

A

B12

iron

47
Q

Iron & Ca supplements should be taken how many hrs prior or how many hours after antacids

A

2 hrs prior and 4 hrs after

48
Q

Medications may require dose reduction, and may need to be crushed and put in liquid or used in transdermal form for up to ____ months post-surgery

A

2

49
Q

Which medication can be used to dissolve gallstones after rapid weight loss

A

Ursodiol

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