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Nurs 384 Exam 2

Duodenum
What are the three parts of the small
Jejunum
intestine?
Ileum
Cecum
Ascending colon
What are the parts of the large intestine? Transverse colon
Descending colon
Sigmoid colon
Mouth
Esophagus
Stomach
What are the seven parts of the GI sys-
Small intestine
tem?
Large intestine
Rectum
Anus
An excessive amount of body fat or adi-
Define obesity
pose tissue
DM2
Obesity is a major risk factor for leading
Heart disease
causes of death in what disease?
Certain cancers
Body image, depression, low self-es-
People who are obese struggle with
teem, and withdrawal from social interac-
what?
tion
An energy imbalance where one takes
Obesity is a result of what? in more calories than one needs for the
body's physical and metabolic functions
What is the BMI for obesity class I? 30-34.9
Regulates appetite
What and how does the hypothalamus
Neuropeptide Y is produced and is a
regulate?
power appetite stimulate
suppress appetite and increase fat me-
What is Leptin?
tabolism
regulates appetite by inhibiting leptin;
What is Ghrelin? acts on the hypothalamus to stimulate
hunger
What is adipokines?

, Nurs 384 Exam 2

Plays a role in glucose and lipid metabo-
lism, insulin sensitivity energy homeosta-
sis, inflammation, immunity, and vascular
function
What gene may determine BMI? FTO gene
What may be present in 70% of people
A genetic predisposition
who are obese?
Cardiovascular problems
Diabetes
What are five health risks associated GI and liver problems
with obesity? Respiratory and sleep problems
Musculoskeletal problems
Cancer
What cardiovascular problems are asso-
HTN, Stroke
ciated with obesity?
What type of obesity is linked with elevat-
Android
ed LDL and decreased HDL?
Excessive weight decreases the effec-
tiveness of insulin
How is diabetes affected by obesity?
Pancreatic beta cells become over-
worked and worn out
GERD
What GI and liver problems develop with Gallstones - due to supersaturation of
obesity? bile with cholesterol
Fatty liver (NASH)
Sleep apnea due to increased neck cir-
What respiratory and sleep problems cumference
happen with obesity? Extra fat causes reduced chest wall com-
pliance and increased work of breathing
What musculoskeletal problems develop Osteoarthritis
with obesity? Hyperuricemia
What BMI is considered obese? Over 30
More weight above the waist - apple
What is android obesity?
shape



, Nurs 384 Exam 2

More weight below the waist in the upper
What is gynoid obesity?
legs - pear shaped
Measured just above the iliac crest after
How is measure weight circumference?
the pt has exhaled
Nutrition therapy
Exercise
What is treatment for obesity? Behavior therapy
Support groups
Drug therapy
What is nutrition therapy in obesity? Reducing caloric intake
How much exercise should a pt get per 150 mins moderate
week? 75 mins vigorous
What are the goals of behavior therapy Set specific, attainable goals that identity
for obese pts? the behavior to be modified
What is the most popular type of drug
GLP-1 receptor agonists
class for obesity?
What are the two most popular drugs for
Semaglutides- wegovy and ozempic
obesity?
Signals satiety, increased glucose up-
take into the cells, increased insulin re-
How do the obese medications affect the
lease, decreases glucose output, de-
body?
crease gastric emptying to prolong feel-
ings of fullness
bupropion/naltrexone
What are other drug therapies for obesi- Liraglutide
ty? Orlistat
Phentermine/topiramate
Involves surgery on the stomach and/or
What is bariatric surgery?
intestines to help with weight loss
BMI >35
What are the requirements to qualify for Evaluate psychological, physical, behav-
bariatric surgery? ioral status as they are associated with
poor surgical outcomes
What are restrictive surgical therapies? Sleeve gastrectomy
What is sleeve gastrectomy?

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