Obesity Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is used to measure obesity
A
BMI and weight:height ratio
2
Q
What BMI is considered obese
A
30
28 for high risk patients
3
Q
Should drugs be the sole treatment
A
No, should be used overall weight management
4
Q
What can be considered under specialist care
A
Liraglutide and semaglutide
5
Q
When should obese patients consider surgery
A
BMI above 40 with a disease that can be fixed through weight loss
6
Q
What is the orlistat dose
A
120mg TDS
TO BE EATEN WITH FATTY FOODS
7
Q
How does orlistat work
A
Reduces absorption of dietary fats
8
Q
When should you continue orlistat?
A
Only if weight loss is more than 5% in 3 months
