Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Pathophysiology 1 MCQ > Obesity > Flashcards

Obesity Flashcards

1
Q 
Diagnostic procedures applied in testing for obesity, EXCEPT:
measuring skin folding thickness
Body mass index (BMI) calculation
electromyography
measuring waist circumference
A

electromyography

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q 
Assessment options of obesity, EXCEPT?
Body mass index (BMI)
Measuring waist circumference
Broca-index
Relative body mass (%)
Metabolic index
A

Metabolic index

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q 
What is the dimension of body mass index?
m/cm
kg/dm3
kg/m2
g/l
kg/l
A

kg/m2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q 
Assessment options of obesity?
Body mass index (BMI)
measuring skin folding thickness
Measuring waist circumference
Electromyography
A

Body mass index (BMI)
measuring skin folding thickness
Measuring waist circumference

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q 
Assessment options of obesity?
Body mass index (BMI)
Measuring waist circumference
Broca-index
Metabolic index
A

Body mass index (BMI)
Measuring waist circumference
Broca-index

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q 
True statements about leptin:
it is produced by the adipose tissue
it decreases food intake
itindirectly increases sympathetic activity
itinhibits heat generation
A

it is produced by the adipose tissue
it decreases food intake
itindirectly increases sympathetic activity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q 
True statement(s) about obesity classification according to BMI:
BMI ≥ 40 extreme obesity
BMI ≤18,5 malnutrition
25 ≤ BMI ≤29,9 preobesity
35≤ BMI ≤ 39,9 obesity grade I
A

BMI ≥ 40 extreme obesity
BMI ≤18,5 malnutrition
25 ≤ BMI ≤29,9 preobesity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q 
Typical complication of obesity:
malignancy
gallstone
disease of the skeletal system
autoimmune disease
A

malignancy
gallstone
disease of the skeletal system

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q 
True statement(s) about obesity:
Its prevalence increases in the last year in developed countries
Hyperplastic type is typically formed in adulthood
Apple type obesity has worse prognosis compared to pear type
Android (Apple) type obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus type I
A

Its prevalence increases in the last year in developed countries

Apple type obesity has worse prognosis compared to pear type

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q 
Typical complication of obesity:
Hypertension
Lung fibrosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Haemolytic anaemia
A

Hypertension

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q 
Typical complication of obesity EXCEPT:
Hypertension
Lung fibrosis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Haemolytic anaemia
A

Haemolytic anaemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q 
True statement(s) about obesity types:
Apple type obesity is predominantly characteristic to men
Hyperplastic type is typically formed in adulthood
In apple type obesity, the ratio of waist to hip circumference is elevated
Android (Apple) type obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus type I
A

Apple type obesity is predominantly characteristic to men

In apple type obesity, the ratio of waist to hip circumference is elevated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q 
True statement(s) about obesity types:
Apple type obesity is predominantly characteristic to men
Hypertrophic type is typically formed in adulthood
In apple type obesity, the ratio of waist to hip circumference is elevated
Android type obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus
A

Apple type obesity is predominantly characteristic to men
Hypertrophic type is typically formed in adulthood
In apple type obesity, the ratio of waist to hip circumference is elevated
Android type obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Possible mechanism(s) for obesity formation:
decreases in heat generation
excess food intake
decreases in energy consumption
blood supply alterations of adipose tissue

A

decreases in heat generation
excess food intake

blood supply alterations of adipose tissue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Possible mechanism(s) for obesity formation EXCEPT:
decreases in heat generation
excess food intake
decreases in energy consumption
blood supply alterations of adipose tissue

A

decreases in energy consumption

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q 
The respective person is overweight if his/her BMI:
35 kg/m2
31 kg/m2
27 kg/m2
24 kg/m2
21 kg/m2
A

35 kg/m2
31 kg/m2
27 kg/m2

17
Q 
FALSE statement(s) regarding obesity:
Its prevalence has increased in developed countries over recent years 
Apple type obesity has worse prognosis compared to pear type
Android type obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus type I
It belongs to alterations related to civilization
Hyperplastic type is typically formed in childhood
A

Android type obesity is a risk factor for diabetes mellitus type I

18
Q 
Typical alteration in metabolic syndrome, EXCEPT:
hyperglycaemia
hypertension
hyperthyroidism
obesity
plasma lipid level alterations
A

hyperthyroidism

19
Q 
Obesity is in bidirectional risk relationship with the following disease(s):
malignancies
ischemic heart disease
liver diseases
type I diabetes mellitus
A

malignancies
ischemic heart disease
liver diseases

20
Q 
May cause obesitiy, EXCEPT:
excess food intake
glomerulonephritis
alteration in leptin regulation
decreases in heat generation capability
decreases in energy consumption
A

glomerulonephritis

decreases in energy consumption

21
Q 
True statements about leptin:
it influences hypophysis function
small steran frame molecule
it decreases hunger sensation
it is synthesized in the liver
kidney transformation is needed for its activity
A

it decreases hunger sensation

22
Q

The first therapeutic choice if metabolic syndrome is suspected:
decrease of heart rate
decrease blood glucose level with insulin
decrease of blood pressure with diuretics
lifestyle changes
decrease of blood pressure with ACE-inhibitors

A

lifestyle changes

23
Q

Mechanism of hypertension formation in obesity:
The increased amount of adipose tissue increases peripheral resistance
Enhanced propensity to diabetes mellitus
Decreased physical activity
Increased gravitational strain on the vessel system
Elevated serum triglyceride level

A

The increased amount of adipose tissue increases peripheral resistance

Elevated serum triglyceride level

24
Q

FALSE statements about obesity:
It is more frequent in low income populations
May be caused by increased food intake as a consequence of civilization
May be caused by decreased physical activity as a consequence of lifestyle changes
Obesity formed in older age has worse prognosis
Inherited components play important role in its formation

A

Obesity formed in older age has worse prognosis

Pathophysiology 1 MCQ (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions