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1. What is the role of leptin as an adiposity signal?

A. Inhibit neuropeptide Y (NPY)/Agouti-related peptide (AgRP) neurons and stimulate the release of pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) B. Stimulate NPY/AgRP neurons and stimulate the release of POMC C. Inhibit NPY/AgRP neurons and inhibit the release of POMC D. Stimulate NPY/AgRP neurons and inhibit the release of POMC

2. The mesolimbic dopamine circuit is important in obesity, often referred to as which of the following:

A. Insulin feedback loop B. Leptin signal inhibitor C. Negative response D. Reward system

3. The evidence for critical question 1 (CQ1) demonstrated which one of the following:

A. Bariatric surgery does not promote lasting weight loss B. Behavioral therapy promotes long-lasting and permanent weight loss C. Weight loss reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes for some adults D. Low-fat, vegan style diets do not promote weight loss

4. Which of the following weight loss products does not act through the central nervous system:

A. Combination naltrexone HCl–bupropion HCl B. Nonprescription orlistat C. Lorcaserin D. Combination phentermine–topiramate

5. A physician asks the pharmacist to recommend a prescription weight loss product that is not a controlled substance. Which of the following can be recommended:

A. Nonprescription orlistat B. Lorcaserin C. Combination phentermine–topiramate D. Combination naltrexone HCl–bupropion HCl

6. What is the most realistic response the pharmacist can give to the patient who asks about losing 50 pounds in 1 month for a class reunion?

A. This goal is realistic and nonprescription orlistat can help achieve this goal B. This goal is unrealistic because healthy weight loss is a gradual and slow process C. This goal is realistic and prescription medications will help attain this goal without lifestyle changes D. This goal is realistic and can be reached if he reduces his caloric intake by 50 to 100 calories daily for 1 month

7. One aspect of weight loss is to set realistic weight loss goals and provide rewards for meeting them. Which of the following is the best reward:

A. Attend a movie that the individual is looking forward to seeing B. Take a week off from exercises to let the body rest C. Go with the family to a buffet D. Eating one's favorite desserts for several days

8. An individual asks about weight loss. The pharmacist notes that he or she is taking levetiracetam for seizures. Which of the following is contraindicated for those taking this medication:

A. Nonprescription orlistat B. Lorcaserin C. Combination phentermine–topiramate D. Combination naltrexone HCl–bupropion HCl

9. What advice in regard to dietary supplements should the pharmacist give those who purchase nonprescription orlistat?

A. Avoid vitamins containing pyridoxine while taking nonprescription orlistat B. Double the recommended amount of calcium while taking nonprescription orlistat C. Do not take iron-containing supplements within 2 hours of taking nonprescription orlistat D. Take a daily multivitamin while taking nonprescription orlistat

10. Pharmacists should warn patients to immediately visit a physician if they experience a sudden decrease in vision when dispensing which of the following:

A. Combination phentermine–topiramate B. Lorcaserin C. Nonprescription orlistat D. Combination naltrexone HCl–bupropion HCl

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1. What is the role of leptin as an adiposity signal?

2. The mesolimbic dopamine circuit is important in obesity, often referred to as which of the following:

3. The evidence for critical question 1 (CQ1) demonstrated which one of the following:

4. Which of the following weight loss products does not act through the central nervous system:

5. A physician asks the pharmacist to recommend a prescription weight loss product that is not a controlled substance. Which of the following can be recommended:

6. What is the most realistic response the pharmacist can give to the patient who asks about losing 50 pounds in 1 month for a class reunion?

7. One aspect of weight loss is to set realistic weight loss goals and provide rewards for meeting them. Which of the following is the best reward:

8. An individual asks about weight loss. The pharmacist notes that he or she is taking levetiracetam for seizures. Which of the following is contraindicated for those taking this medication:

9. What advice in regard to dietary supplements should the pharmacist give those who purchase nonprescription orlistat?

10. Pharmacists should warn patients to immediately visit a physician if they experience a sudden decrease in vision when dispensing which of the following:

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1. What is the role of leptin as an adiposity signal?

2. The mesolimbic dopamine circuit is important in obesity, often referred to as which of the following:

3. The evidence for critical question 1 (CQ1) demonstrated which one of the following:

4. Which of the following weight loss products does not act through the central nervous system:

5. A physician asks the pharmacist to recommend a prescription weight loss product that is not a controlled substance. Which of the following can be recommended:

6. What is the most realistic response the pharmacist can give to the patient who asks about losing 50 pounds in 1 month for a class reunion?

7. One aspect of weight loss is to set realistic weight loss goals and provide rewards for meeting them. Which of the following is the best reward:

8. An individual asks about weight loss. The pharmacist notes that he or she is taking levetiracetam for seizures. Which of the following is contraindicated for those taking this medication:

9. What advice in regard to dietary supplements should the pharmacist give those who purchase nonprescription orlistat?

10. Pharmacists should warn patients to immediately visit a physician if they experience a sudden decrease in vision when dispensing which of the following:

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