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1
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BMI for overweight

A

25-29.9

2
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BMI for obese

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> 30

3
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when should weight loss agents be d/c

A

if they do not produce at least 5% weight loss at 12 weeks

4
Q

Which weight loss agents to avoid in HTN

A

contrave-if uncontrolled

Qsymia-monitor HR

5
Q

Which weight loss agent to avoid in depression

A

Contrave-avoid in young adults

6
Q

Which weight loss agent to avoid with seizures

A

Contrave

Qsymia-must taper slowly if used

7
Q

Which weight loss agent to avoid if taking opioids

A

Contrave

8
Q

Qsymia generic name

A

phentermine/topiramate

9
Q

phentermine MOA

A

aympathomimetic (stimulant) release NE to stimulate the satiety center which dec. appetite

10
Q

Topiramate MOA

A

increase satiety and dec. appetite

11
Q

Contrave generic name

A

naltrexone/bupropion

12
Q

Naltrexone MOA

A

dec. food cravng

13
Q

bupropion MOA

A

dec. appetite

14
Q

Belviq generic name

A

lorcaserin

15
Q

Orlistat MOA

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lipase inhibitor, dec. absorption of dietary fats

16
Q

List appetite supprssants

A

phentermine