CSOWM 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Appetite meds for pts. with seizure disorders - correct answer-
Phentermine/topiramate, lorcaserin, liraglutide, orlistat
Appetite meds for pts. with hx opiod use - correct answer-
Phentermine/topiramate
lorcaserin
liraglutide
orlistat
Appetite meds for elderly patient - correct answer-use meds
with caution
Appetite meds for pts. with addiction/alcohol abuse hx - correct
answer-orlistat, liraglutide
lorcaserin- may cause euphoria
,naltrexone/bupropion-lowers seizure threshold and
contraindicated during alcohol withdrawl
Appetite meds for post-op pts. with 25% weight regain - correct
answer-Lifestyle intervention +
Liraglutide OR phentermine/topiramate
Co-morbidities for surgery qualifications if BMI >/=35 - correct
answer-T2DM
HTN
OSA
Pickwinian Syn.
NAFLD, NASH
Pseudotumor cerebri
GERD
Asthma
venous stasis
Severe urinary incontinence
arthritis
debilitating QOL
MET levels - correct answer-light: 1.1-2.9
,moderate: 3-5.9
vigorous: >6
Physical Activity: - correct answer-Sedentary Individuals
~80 mins moderate intensity or ~35 mins. vigorous
PA will prevent weight gain
moderately vigorous 150-200 mins/week with energy equivalent
of 1200-2000 calories
PA will promote weight loss
>150 mins/week= modest loss of 2-3kg/mo
225-420 mins/week = 5-7.5 kg loss/mo
Lifestyle PA is useful for wt mgmt
PA combined with energy restriction with increase weight loss
Resistance training has not been shown to promote clinically
significant weight loss
, Physical Activity Recs: - correct answer-1. Moderate intensity
cardiorespiratory exercise >/=30 minutes per day >/=5 days per
week =150 mins
OR vigorous intensity cardio respiratory exercise >/=20 mins
per day, >/=3x per week = 75 mins
OR combination of mod + vig to achieve a total of >/=500-1000
MET/min/week
2. Adults should perform 2-3 days of resistance exercises for
each of the major muscle groups
3. Neuromotor exercise involving balance, agility, and
coordination
4. Flexibility exercises for each major muscle/tendon group
(60s) on >/=2 days per week
PHQ-9 - correct answer-depression screening
GAD-7 - correct answer-Anxiety screening
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Appetite meds for pts. with seizure disorders - correct answer-
Phentermine/topiramate, lorcaserin, liraglutide, orlistat
Appetite meds for pts. with hx opiod use - correct answer-
Phentermine/topiramate
lorcaserin
liraglutide
orlistat
Appetite meds for elderly patient - correct answer-use meds
with caution
Appetite meds for pts. with addiction/alcohol abuse hx - correct
answer-orlistat, liraglutide
lorcaserin- may cause euphoria
,naltrexone/bupropion-lowers seizure threshold and
contraindicated during alcohol withdrawl
Appetite meds for post-op pts. with 25% weight regain - correct
answer-Lifestyle intervention +
Liraglutide OR phentermine/topiramate
Co-morbidities for surgery qualifications if BMI >/=35 - correct
answer-T2DM
HTN
OSA
Pickwinian Syn.
NAFLD, NASH
Pseudotumor cerebri
GERD
Asthma
venous stasis
Severe urinary incontinence
arthritis
debilitating QOL
MET levels - correct answer-light: 1.1-2.9
,moderate: 3-5.9
vigorous: >6
Physical Activity: - correct answer-Sedentary Individuals
~80 mins moderate intensity or ~35 mins. vigorous
PA will prevent weight gain
moderately vigorous 150-200 mins/week with energy equivalent
of 1200-2000 calories
PA will promote weight loss
>150 mins/week= modest loss of 2-3kg/mo
225-420 mins/week = 5-7.5 kg loss/mo
Lifestyle PA is useful for wt mgmt
PA combined with energy restriction with increase weight loss
Resistance training has not been shown to promote clinically
significant weight loss
, Physical Activity Recs: - correct answer-1. Moderate intensity
cardiorespiratory exercise >/=30 minutes per day >/=5 days per
week =150 mins
OR vigorous intensity cardio respiratory exercise >/=20 mins
per day, >/=3x per week = 75 mins
OR combination of mod + vig to achieve a total of >/=500-1000
MET/min/week
2. Adults should perform 2-3 days of resistance exercises for
each of the major muscle groups
3. Neuromotor exercise involving balance, agility, and
coordination
4. Flexibility exercises for each major muscle/tendon group
(60s) on >/=2 days per week
PHQ-9 - correct answer-depression screening
GAD-7 - correct answer-Anxiety screening
