Basics Of Clinical Bariatrics Quiz

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1.

What is the clinical definition of obesity?
- A.
  
  BMI > 40
- B.
  
  BMI > 30
- C.
  
  BMI > 25
- D.
  
  BMI > 20
2.

What is the normal BMI range?
- A.
  
  BMI 30-40
- B.
  
  BMI 25-30
- C.
  
  BMI 18.5-25
- D.
  
  BMI 17-18.5
3.

Average normal blood pressure is equal to or less than _____ .
4.

Bariatric surgery is usually performed for morbidly obese patients.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Sleeve gastrectomy is irreversible.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Duodenal switch is for patients who are only moderately obese.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Which of the following are examples of bands used in gastric banding surgery?
- A.
  
  REALIZE band
- B.
  
  PHENTERMINE band
- C.
  
  LAP-BAND
- D.
  
  BELVIQ-BAND
8.

In gastric bypass, the tiny remnant of stomach is connected to the _____ .
- A.
  
  Upper intestine
- B.
  
  Ascending colon
- C.
  
  Descending colon
- D.
  
  Lower intestine
9.

What is the name of the procedure in which saline is added to or removed from a gastric band to control the restriction of the band on the stomach?
10.

What is included in a lipid panel?
- A.
  
  LDL
- B.
  
  HDL
- C.
  
  Triglycerides
- D.
  
  Total cholesterol
- E.
  
  All of the above
11.

What is the "bad cholesterol"?
- A.
  
  HDL
- B.
  
  LDL
12.

Check all options which are included in a basic metabolic panel (BMP).
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Potassium
- C.
  
  Chloride
- D.
  
  Creatinine
- E.
  
  BUN
- F.
  
  Glucose
13.

Bilirubin is a product of hemoglobin breakdown and helps diagnose liver disease.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What is the most commonly prescribed appetite suppressant in the United States?
15.

Which medication listed is NOT an appetite suppressant?
- A.
  
  Phentermine
- B.
  
  Exenatide
- C.
  
  Benzphetamine
- D.
  
  Lisinopril
16.

Bariatric surgery aims to reduce and/or restrict the size of the colon.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

The best chance of keeping weight off after surgery is a high carbohydrate diet and minimal physical activity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Which of the following medical issues is an obese patient NOT at increased risk for?
- A.
  
  Obstructive sleep apnea
- B.
  
  Asthma
- C.
  
  Diabetes
- D.
  
  Congenital heart disease
19.

_____ is made by pituitary gland in the brain and regulates thyroid hormone production.