Post-test

Obesity Management

Post Test
A score of 70% must be achieved to receive continuing education credits.

1.

Obesity is a chronic disease of multiple etiologies characterized by the presence of excess adipose tissue.
True
False

2.

Nearly one-half of the US adults are obese.
True
False

3.

The treatment options for obesity are/is:
a. Diet and exercise
b. Anti-obesity Medication
c. Surgery
d. All of the above

4.

_____ procedures reduce the absorption of calories.
a. Restrictive
b. Gastric Bypass
c. Malabsorptive
d. Gastric Banding

5.

_____ procedures decrease food intake and promote a feeling of fullness after eating.
a. Malabsorptive
b. Restrictive
c. Gastric Bypass
d. Gastric Banding

6.

Gastric restrictive or bypass procedures could be considered for well-informed & motivated patients.
True
False

7.

______ surgery is the most effective therapy available for morbid obesity.
a. Restrictive
b. Malabsorptive
c. Bariatric
d. All of the above

8

Patients experience large improvements in quality of life when assessed up to 4 years after adjustable gastric banding.
True
False

9

How many steps are there in the Managed Care Coverage “Checklist”?
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12

10

Obesity is the #1 health problem in the U.S.
True
False

Activity Evaluation

Please rate this activity on the following scale:
4 - Excellent 3 - Good 2 - Fair 1 - Poor

Due to the content of this activity, I will change my practice patterns by:

	Providing appropriate education to patients
	Follow the Managed Care Coverage “Checklist”
	Provide more options to my patients
	My practice patterns will not change
	Other Specify:

Continuing education implies quality improvement in behavior. As part of our quality improvement process, NAMCP/AAMCN will contact you 6 months from your post test submission to monitor change.