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What’s the result of a 500 kcal decrease per day?

A

1 pound weight lost per week (3,500 kcal/ pound)

1
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What weight loss produces clinically meaningful health benefits?

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Wt loss of 3-5%

2
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What’s the amt of regular physical activity req to lose weight?

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200-300 min/wk

3
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When’s Bariatric surgery recommended?

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Adults with BMI >= 40

Or

BMI >= 35 + an obesity-related comorbid condition

4
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List OTC weight loss drugs?

A

Fastin

Caffeine- containing pdts

Alli

5
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In what grp of pt is rx weight loss pdts not recommended?

A

Those with small weight to lose

Those who are not obese or overweight with at least 1 weight-related co-morbidity e.g. DM, HTN

6
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Howz rx weight loss pdts used?

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In addition to a dietary plan + increased physical activity, per FDA

7
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What’s the “7-yr rule” of new meds?

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Don’t recommended new agents until they have been out for awhile and used in millions – not including ur pts, friends and family– in order to get a more complete understanding of ADRs

8
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MOA of Phentermine?

A

Sympathomimetic, with effects similar to amphetamines, causing increase in NE

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Moa of Topiramate?

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Effects due to decreased appetite and safety, possibly by enhancing GABA, blocking glutamate receptors and/or weak inhibition of carbonic Anhydrase

10
Q

Brand name of Phentermine + Topiramate ext-release capsule?

A

Qsymia

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SEs of Qsymia?

A

Dizziness

HA

Cognitive impairment

Constipation

Dry mouth

Insomnia

Paresthesias

Reduced serum bicarbonate

Upper respiratory tract inf

Pharyngitis

12
Q

Agents under Serotonin 5-HT2c receptor agonist?

A

Lorcaserin (Belviq)

13
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List short-term appetite suppressants

A

Phentermine (Adipex-P, Suprenza-ODT)

Diethylpropion (Tenuate)

14
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Long-term lipase inhibitor agent?

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Orlistat (Xenical) Rx

Orlistate (Alli) OTC

15
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How should both formulations be used?

A

Low-fat diet

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What should be taken with Orlistat?

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MTVE A, D, E,K & Beta carotene at bedtime

Or

Separate by 2+ hrs

17
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What’s 1 of the most common problem of Bariatric surgery?

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Calcium deficiency

Calcium citrate is preferred (cuz of non-acid dependent absorption)

18
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What causes anemia post-Bariatric surgery?

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Vit. B12 + Iron deficiency.

Both req supplementation

19
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Should iron and Ca be taken together?

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No!

They should be separated

20
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Why may some req lifelong supplementation of fat-soluble vits A, D, E, K?

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Due to fat malabsorption

21
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How do u take meds up to 2-months post-surgery?

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Meds should be Crushed or in liquid or transdermal form for up to 2-months post-surgery

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Why do post-Bariatric surgery req Ursodiol (Actigall, Urso 250, Urso Forte)?

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Due to risk of gallstone formation due to rapid weight loss

These drugs dissolve gallstones

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Which drugs should be avoided post-Bariatric surgery? Why?

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NSAIDs + Bisphosphonates

They are GI irritants

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What’s dumping syndrome?

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Rapid gastric emptying, which occurs when in digested food moves rapidly into the small intestines

25
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Common sx of dumping syndrome?

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Abdominal cramps

Nausea

Diarrhea

26
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Methods to avoid dumping syndrome?

A

Eat smaller meals

Use fluids btw meals only

Reduce carbs

Increase fiber

Avoid alcohol + acidic food

Don’t lie down after eating

27
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What rx drugs are used for dumping?

A

Acarbose (Precose)

Octreotide (Sandostatin)

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