Metabolic Syndrome Flashcards

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What is metabolic syndrome?

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Accumulation of several disorders that, together, increase the risk of an individual developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and T2DM

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What six disorders can make up metabolic syndrome?

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  • Prothrombotic state
  • Proinflammatory state
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Cholesterol gallstones
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Gout
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What is the main driver of metabolic syndrome?

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Obesity (especially abdominal or upper-body obesity)

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What is the bottom line pathophysiology for metabolic syndrome?

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  1. Obesity
  2. Tissue dysfunction
  3. Insulin resistance/neurohormonal activation/chronic inflammation
  4. Metabolic syndrome
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What risk factors are associated with metabolic syndrome?

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  • Insulin resistance
  • Physical inactivity
  • Older age
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Genetics
  • Race/ethnicity
  • Abdominal obesity
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What is the abdominal obesity criteria for metabolic syndrome?

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  • Waist ≥102 cm (40 inches) in men
  • Waist ≥88 cm (35 inches) in women
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What are the triglyceride requirements for metabolic syndrome?

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≥150 mg/dl or drug treatment

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What is the HDL-C range required for diagnosis of metabolic syndrome?

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  • <40 mg/dl in men or drug treatment
  • <50 mg/dl in women or drug treatment
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What is the blood pressure requirement for metabolic syndrome diagnosis?

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≥130/85 or drug treatment

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What is the elevated fasting plasma glucose requirement for metabolic syndrome diagnosis?

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≥100 mg/dl or drug treatment

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What are the three primary treatment goals of metabolic syndrome?

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  • Decrease ASCVD/T2DM risk
  • Treat underlying disease states
  • Improve lifestyle factors
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What is the initial weight loss goal for metabolic syndrome?

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7-10% weight reduction over 6-12 months

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What is the ultimate weight loss goal for metabolic syndrome?

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  • BMI <25
  • Waist <40 inches in men and <35 in women
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By how much should metabolic syndrome patients decrease their caloric intake?

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500-1000 calories per day

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How much aerobic exercise should metabolic syndrome patients get per week?

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>150 minutes

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What resistance training should metabolic syndrome patients do?

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Single-set repetitions involving major muscle groups on 2-3 days/week

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What BMI range in underweight?

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What is a normal BMI range?

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What is an overweight BMI range?

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What BMI range is considered obese?

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How do you calculate BMI?

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  • (Weight in lbs x 703) / (height in inches)2
  • (Weight in kg) / (height in meters)2
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When is weight-loss medication indicated?

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  • BMI ≥30
  • BMI ≥27 with one of the following: T2DM, CVD, HTN, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea
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What is the prescription form of Orlistat?

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What is the OTC form of Orlistat?

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What is Orlistat's mechanism of action?
Lipase inhibitor: decreases dietary fat absorption by 30%
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What adverse drug reactions are associated with Orlistat?
* Cramps * Oily stool * Flatulence * Urgency * Diarrhea
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What is Orlistat contraindicated for?
* Pregnancy * Malabsorption syndrome * Cholestasis * Nephropathy
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How much weight loss does Orlistat typically yield?
2.6 kg
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List two pearls about Orlistat.
* Take within 1 hour of each meal and skip dose if skipping a meal/meal does not contain fat * Decreases absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and contraceptives
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What sympathomimetics can be used for weight loss?
* Phendimetrazine (Bontril) * Diethylpropion (Tenuate) * Phentermine (Adipex-P, Lomaira)
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What are sympathomimetics' mechanism of action?
Release NE to decrease appetite and enhance satiety
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What adverse drug reactions are associated with sympathomimetics?
* HTN * Palpitations * Arrhythmias * Insomnia
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What are sympathomimetics contraindicated for?
* Within 14 days of MAO-I * Drug abuse history * Cardiovascular disease * Glaucoma * Hyperthyroidism * Pregnancy * Nursing/lactation
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List two clinical pearls for sympathomimetics.
* Increase the effect of anti-diabetics * Monitor waist and weight every month for 3 months
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