Quiz

Submit your answers to earn CPD credits

Australasian College of Pharmacy members and subscribers can submit answers online via the College CPD Library (formerly know as GuildEd) at www.acp.edu.au.

Note: Pharmacists will be required to join the College as a member or subscriber to be able to submit answers to these assessments.

1. Which of the following medications is most strongly associated with weight gain due to increased appetite and preference for energy-dense foods? (addresses LO 1)

  1. Pregabalin
  2. Clozapine
  3. Metformin
  4. Orlistat

2. Which of the following is a contraindication for commencing a VLED? (addresses LO 2)

  1. Type 2 diabetes
  2. Pregnancy
  3. Hypertension
  4. Obstructive sleep apnoea

3. Which type of exercise is particularly important for preserving lean muscle mass during weight loss? (addresses LO 1)

  1. Aerobic training
  2. Resistance training
  3. Yoga
  4. Stretching

4. GLP-1 receptor agonists aid weight loss primarily by: (addresses LO 2)

  1. Stimulating fat breakdown in adipose tissue
  2. Reducing appetite and slowing gastric emptying
  3. Blocking carbohydrate absorption in the gut
  4. Increasing thyroid hormone activity

5. Which of the following approaches best demonstrates a non-judgmental and supportive strategy when discussing weight and health goals with a patient? (addresses LO 3)

  1. "You really need to lose weight if you want to avoid serious health problems."
  2. "Let’s talk about what matters most to you in terms of your health and explore some resources that might support your goals."
  3. "Your weight is clearly the main issue here, and we need to address it first."
  4. "I recommend you follow this diet plan immediately—it’s what most people use."

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