Exam 3 (Obesity) Flashcards
1
Q
- How do you calculate BMI?
A
Kg / m²
2
Q
- What is android obesity, what about Gynecoid?
A
- Android is central.
- Gynecoid is peripheral obesity
3
Q
- Android obesity is associated with?
A
Increased O2 consumption & CV disease
4
Q
- What clotting factors are increased in obesity?
A
- Fibrinogen,
- Factors VII, VIII
5
Q
- What happens to the renal system in obesity?
A
- Glomerular hyperfiltration.
- Increased renal tubular reabsorption
6
Q
- What are the highlights of metabolic syndrome & how many must be present for diagnosis?
A
- Abdominal obesity,
- decreased HDL,
- Hypertriglyceridemia,
- Glucose intolerance
- Hypertension.
- 3 must be present for diagnosis
7
Q
- What are the risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
A
- Increased age
- Men>women
- Hispanic & south Asians
8
Q
- What drug classes can lead to metabolic syndrome?
A
- Steroids,
- antidepressants,
- antipsychotics,
- protease inhibitors
9
Q
- OSA is defined as?
A
- Complete breathing cessation.
- Lasting >10sec.
- 5x or > each hour.
- Sats decrease by 4%
10
Q
- Hypopnea is defined as?
A
- 50% or > airflow reduction.
- Lasting 10sec or >.
- 15x or > per hour.
- Sats decrease 4%
11
Q
- What AHI score indicates moderate OSAHS, what about severe?
A
- Moderate: 15 – 30/hr
- Severe: >30/hr
12
Q
- What is Pickwickian syndrome?
A
Long-term OSA d/t obesity
13
Q
- What can Pickwickian syndrome result in?
A
- Pulmonary HTN &
- Cor pulmonale
14
Q
- What is the diagnosis for Pickwickian?
A
- BMI >30 kg/m² &
- awake hypercapnia
15
Q
- What is Phentermine?
A
- Sympathomimetic to decrease appetite.
- Only approved for 3mos.
- Not in combo w/ Fenfluramine