WorksheetsObesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is the weight status of a patient whose BMI is 32.3 kg/m2?
Normal
Overweight
Obese Class 1
Obese Class 2
PW is a 57 YO male with asthma, HTN, and anxiety. His medications include fluoxetine 20 mg PO daily, Symbicort 180-4.5 mcg 2 puffs BID and PRN and amlodipine 10 mg PO daily. Fasting labs are shown in the image. Vital signs: 122/78 mmHg, waist circumference 35 inches.
Does this patient meet the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome? Why or why not?
Weight loss medications can be prescribed for patients with a BMI >30 kg/m2 OR a BMI > (a) kg/m2 with at least one weight-related comorbidity.
Which is the most likely side effect of phentermine?
Increased BP
Hepatotoxicity
Drowsiness
Bradycardia
Which weight loss medication is contraindicated in patients with a history of seizures?
Phentermine-topiramate
Semaglutide
Orlistat
Naltrexone-bupropion
Which medication has a black box warning for thyroid c-cell tumor?
Naltrexone-bupropion
Phentermine
Liraglutide
Orlistat
MC is a 40 YO male interested in weight loss medications. He has tried changing his diet and exercising with minimal success. His BMI is 32 kg/m2. PMH includes T2DM (last A1c 7.5%) and HTN (last BP 154/82 mmHg).
Which weight loss medication(s) would be appropriate for MC? Select all that apply.
Orlistat
Semaglutide
Phentermine
Phentermine-topiramate
What is an appropriate weight loss goal for a patient with a BMI of 40 kg/m2, current weight of 300 lbs?
Which weight loss medication is administered multiple times a day with high fat meals?
Orlistat
Phentermine
Liraglutide
Tirzepatide
Which weight loss medication(s) can increase heart rate? Select all that apply.
Naltrexone-bupropion
Orlistat
Phentermine-topiramate
Liraglutide
