Obesity in GI Care (Aug. 23rd Session): Pre-Test

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* 1. In the MERIT trial of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) compared to lifestyle, what percentage of the lost weight was maintained 2 years after ESG?

10%

20%

40%

60%

80%

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* 2. Which of the following comorbid conditions is an absolute contraindication for the fluid-filled intragastric balloon Orbera?

Past history of renal cancer

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis with grade 3 liver fibrosis

Prior adjustable gastric band, now loosened

History of cardiac stents with ongoing use of apixaban and aspirin

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* 3. In the MERIT trial, what percentage of patients needed a surgical intervention for the management of an adverse event?

4%

2%

1%

0

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* 4. Which of the following is a contraindication for use of Tirzepatide?

Seizure disorder

Hyperthyroidism

Papillary Thyroid Cancer

Bipolar disorder

Medullary Thyroid Cancer