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NU 623 unit 6 quiz 6 Questions with Correct
Answers 100% Solved Questions and Correct
Answers
Phentermine/ topiramate (Qsymia®) carries a warning about
potential teratogenic effects.
A. True
B. False Ans: A
Phentermine's mechanism of action in weight loss is as a product
that reduces GI motility.
A. True
B. False Ans: B
An example of an appropriate question to pose to a person with
obesity who is in the precontemplation change stage is:
A. "How do you feel about your weight?"
B. "What are barriers you see to losing weight?"
C. "What is your personal goal for weight loss?"
D. "How do you envision my helping you meet your weight loss
goal?" Ans: A
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) equal to or
greater than ____ kg/m2.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40 Ans: B
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The commonly recommended physical activity level of 8000 to
10,000 steps per day is roughly the equivalent of walking _____
miles.
A. 1 to 2
B. 2 to 3
C. 3 to 4
D. 4 to 5 Ans: D
The use of which of the following medications is often associated
with weight gain?
A. risperidone (Risperdal®)
B. topiramate (Topamax®)
C. metformin (Glucophage)
D. sitagliptin (Januvia®) Ans: A
7.
You are counseling a patient who is considering gastric bypass
surgery for weight loss. You advise the following. (More than one
can apply. )
A. Calcium absorption will be reduced.
B. Rapid weight loss after obesity surgery can contribute to the
development of gallstones.
C. Chronic constipation is a common postoperative adverse effect.
D. Lifelong vitamin B12 supplementation is recommended. Ans: A,
B, D
In a person with obesity, weight loss of ____% or more yields an
immediate reduction in death rates from cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular disease.
A. 5
B. 10
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NU 623 unit 6 quiz 6 Questions with Correct
Answers 100% Solved Questions and Correct
Answers
Phentermine/ topiramate (Qsymia®) carries a warning about
potential teratogenic effects.
A. True
B. False Ans: A
Phentermine's mechanism of action in weight loss is as a product
that reduces GI motility.
A. True
B. False Ans: B
An example of an appropriate question to pose to a person with
obesity who is in the precontemplation change stage is:
A. "How do you feel about your weight?"
B. "What are barriers you see to losing weight?"
C. "What is your personal goal for weight loss?"
D. "How do you envision my helping you meet your weight loss
goal?" Ans: A
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) equal to or
greater than ____ kg/m2.
A. 25
B. 30
C. 35
D. 40 Ans: B
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The commonly recommended physical activity level of 8000 to
10,000 steps per day is roughly the equivalent of walking _____
miles.
A. 1 to 2
B. 2 to 3
C. 3 to 4
D. 4 to 5 Ans: D
The use of which of the following medications is often associated
with weight gain?
A. risperidone (Risperdal®)
B. topiramate (Topamax®)
C. metformin (Glucophage)
D. sitagliptin (Januvia®) Ans: A
7.
You are counseling a patient who is considering gastric bypass
surgery for weight loss. You advise the following. (More than one
can apply. )
A. Calcium absorption will be reduced.
B. Rapid weight loss after obesity surgery can contribute to the
development of gallstones.
C. Chronic constipation is a common postoperative adverse effect.
D. Lifelong vitamin B12 supplementation is recommended. Ans: A,
B, D
In a person with obesity, weight loss of ____% or more yields an
immediate reduction in death rates from cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular disease.
A. 5
B. 10
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