Weight Loss

Question 1

What is the criteria to start weight loss med

Answer 1

Bmi greater than 30 = morbid obesity
Bmi greater 27 with comirbid ( dm and htn)

Question 2

Phentermine brand

Answer 2

Adipex
Lomaira

Question 3

Phentermine schedule

Answer 3

C4

Question 4

Phentermine moa

Answer 4

Increase NE in hypothalamus, acts like amphetamine

Question 5

For how many days u can use phentermine in weightloss

Answer 5

Short term only—-8-12 weeks

Question 6

Contraindications with phentermine

Answer 6

Dont use within 14 days of mao inh. else can cause hypertensive crisis

Question 7

What is the dose and when to take lomaira

Answer 7

8mg po tid before meals

Question 8

Caution with phentermine in what conditions?

Answer 8

Glaucoma
Drug abuse
HyperT
Htn
Prego

Question 9

Side effects with phentermine

Answer 9

Agitation
Htn
Tachy

Question 10

Orlistat brand and form

Answer 10

Xenical- rx 120mg caps
Alli- otc 60 mg caps

Question 11

Orlistat moa

Answer 11

Pancreatic lipase inhibitor.
Inhibits fat absorption by 30%, must take vit ADEK and b karotene. Separate by 2 hours

Question 12

When should u take orlistat

Answer 12

With or within 1 hour of meal. Skip dose if skipping meal

Question 13

Preg category of orlistat

Answer 13

X

Question 14

Monitoring with orlistat

Answer 14

Decrease levels of amiodarone and cyclosporine
Increase levels of vit k and inr so monitor warfarin

Question 15

Lorcaserin brand and why banned

Answer 15

Belviq
Cancer risk

Question 16

Qsymia combo

Answer 16

Phentermine and topiramate

Question 17

Qsymia adverse

Answer 17

Anticholi
Kidney stones
Hypokalemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Decrease sweating
Increase body temp

Question 18

Contrave combo

Answer 18

Naltrexone and bupropion

Question 19

Contraindication of contrave

Answer 19

Uc htn
Seizure
Anorexia
Bulimia
Taking opioids
Within 14 days of maoi

Question 20

Liraglutide generic

Answer 20

Saxenda

Question 21

Liraglutide moa

Answer 21

Glp1
Slow gastirc emptying
Decrease food intake

Question 22

Liraglutide weight loss dose

Answer 22

3mg sq qd

Question 23

Liraglutide adverse

Answer 23

Remember glp1 ag
Gall bladder disease , GI dont use with gastroparesis, hypoglycemia with insulin
L—- loss of weight
P—- pancreatitis
1 —- thyroid tumor—- blackbox warning
Ag—- acute renal failure exacerbation

Question 24

Semaglutide generic for weightloss

Answer 24

Wegovy

Question 25

Semaglutide moa and dose for weightloss

Answer 25

0.25-2.4 mg sq once weekly for 4 weeks
Glp1

Question 26

What is plenity made up of?

Answer 26

Cellulose and citric acid. Not a drug, its a device