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Clinical Challenges in Obesity Management

CE / CME

Meeting of the Minds: Experts’ Perspectives on Clinical Challenges in Obesity Management

Physician Assistants/Physician Associates: 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credit

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses: 0.75 Nursing contact hour

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Released: August 05, 2025

Expiration: August 04, 2026

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Please answer the questions below.
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A 52-yr-old woman with class II obesity, type 2 diabetes, and knee osteoarthritis reports multiple weight loss attempts and feels discouraged. She is hesitant about starting a GLP-1 RA due to prior adverse effects. Which is the best next step to support her obesity management and improve her overall health?

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A 44-yr-old man with a BMI of 28 kg/m² presents for an annual exam. He has a family history of diabetes and reports increased abdominal girth. His waist circumference is 107 cm (42 in). Blood pressure is 134/86 mm Hg. Labs from last yr were normal. What is the most appropriate next step in addressing his current risk factors?

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A 38-yr-old woman with class III obesity (BMI 42 kg/m²) reports constant hunger, especially in the evening, and frequent emotional eating. She has no history of diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Her goal is to feel more in control of her appetite. Which antiobesity medication is most likely to assist with reward-eating and cravings?

4.

A 61-yr-old man with obesity and hypertension has lost 8% of his body weight on semaglutide over 6 mo. His blood pressure has improved, and he asks if he can now stop the medication. What is the best response to support long-term success?