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| What are the causes of obesity? |
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Definition
Too many calories & not enough exercise
Genes, metabolism, behavior, environment culture, socioeconomics |
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Term
| What are the consequences of obesity? |
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Definition
-Coronary heart disease
-Type 2 diabetes
-Cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
-Hypertension (high blood pressure)
-Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides
-Stroke
-Liver and Gallbladder disease
-Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
-Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint)
-Gynecological problems (abnormal menses, infertility) |
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Term
| What is overweight clinically defined as? |
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Definition
| a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher |
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Term
| What is obesity clinically defined as? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the economic consequences of obesity? |
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Definition
Preventive cost
Diagnostic cost
Treatment services r/t obesity
Morbidity cost
Mortality cost |
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Term
| What is a morbidity cost? |
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Definition
| Income lost from: decreased productivity, restricted activity, absenteeism, bed days |
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Term
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Definition
| Income lost by premature death |
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Term
| What can you eat prior to bariatric surgery? |
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Definition
| Pureed food for 2-3 wks-then soft-then reg |
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Term
| How much does a stomach hold prior to bariatric surgery? |
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Definition
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Term
| How many meals should you eat a day with bariatric surgery? |
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Definition
Eat small amounts and slowly over 20-30 min.
Eat 6 small meals throughout the day |
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Term
| How much water should you drink a day after bariatric surgery? |
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Definition
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Term
| When should you not drink water? |
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Definition
| for 30 min. after eating or while you eat |
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Term
| What supplements should you take post bariatric surgery? |
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Definition
| Multi vit w/iron, Vit B12, Calcium 1200mg/day, Vit D |
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Term
| What foods should you avoid? |
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Definition
high fat/ high calorie foods
pasta, rice, bread, raw veggies, meats, popcorn, nuts, fiber foods |
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Term
| If you gain weight or stop losing weight after bariatric surgery, should you call the PCP? |
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Definition
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Term
| If you vomit post eating, should you call PCP? |
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Definition
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Term
| If you have diarrhea most of the time, should you call PCP? |
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Definition
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Term
| If you're dizzy or sweating, should you call the PCP? |
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Definition
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Term
| If you have a temperature or the signs/symptoms of an infection, should you call the PCP? |
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Definition
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Term
| If you are jaundiced, should you call PCP? |
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Definition
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Term
| Who can take medications for obesity? |
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Definition
A BMI of 30 or greater OR
A BMI of 27 or greater and you have obesity related medical problems like high BP, diabetes, high cholesterol |
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Term
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Definition
| Weight loss aid. Called XENICAL. |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| What is the lower dose of Orlistat called? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| How does Orlistat/ALLI work? |
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Definition
| Blocks some of the fat you eat from being absorbed. |
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Term
| What are the side effects of Orlistat/Alli? |
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Definition
| Stomach pain, gas, diarrhea, and leakage of oily stools. Rare liver injury can occur. Should not take with cyclosporine. |
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Term
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Definition
| Weight loss aid. Called BELVIQ. |
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Term
| Who can use Lorcaserin/BELVIQ? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does Lorcaserin/BELVIQ work? |
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Definition
| Acts on the serotonin receptors in the brain which may help you eat less and feel fuller after eating smaller amounts of food. |
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Term
| What are the side effects of Lorcaserin/BELVIQ? |
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Definition
Headaches, dizziness, feeling
tired, nausea, dry mouth, cough,
and constipation. Should not be
taken with selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and
monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
medications.
CAN CAUSE SEROTONIN SYNDROME |
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Term
| What is Phentermine-topiramate? |
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Definition
| Weight loss aid. Called QSYMIA. |
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Term
| Who can use Phentermine-topiramate/QYSMIA? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does Phentermine-topiramate/QSYMIA work? |
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Definition
phentermine
(suppresses your appetite and curbs
your desire to eat) and topiramate
(used to treat seizures or migraine
headaches). May make you feel full
and make foods taste less appealing |
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Term
| What are the side effects of Phentermine-topiramate/QSYMIA? |
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Definition
Tingling of hands and feet, dizziness,
taste alterations (particularly with
carbonated beverages), trouble
sleeping, constipation, and dry
mouth.
ONLY sold at certified pharmacies |
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Term
| Should you take Phentermine-topiramate if pregnant or trying to become pregnant? |
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Definition
MAY LEAD TO BIRTH DEFECTS.
So, no. |
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Term
| How do phentermine, benzphetamine, diethylpropion and phendimetrazine work? |
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Definition
Increase chemicals in the brain that
affect appetite. Make you feel that
you are not hungry or that you are
full. |
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Term
| What are the side effects or phentermine, benzphetamine, diethlproporion, and phendimetrazine? |
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Definition
Dry mouth, difficulty sleeping,
dizziness, headache, feeling
nervous, feeling restless, upset
stomach, diarrhea, and constipation.
ANTICHOLINERGIC |
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Term
| How long should you take phentermine, benzphetamine, diethlproporion, and phendimetrazine? |
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Definition
Only FDA approved for a short
period of time (up to 12 weeks). |
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Term
| What is the thrifty genotype theory? |
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Definition
| In other words, according to the "thrifty genotype" hypothesis, the same genes that helped our ancestors survive occasional famines are now being challenged by environments in which food is plentiful year round. |
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