Question

A 41-year-old with BMI 38 kg/m² and hypertension has tried intensive lifestyle therapy. Which pharmacotherapy strategy aligns with current U.S. guidance?

Accepted Answer

Initiate semaglutide 2.4 mg weekly as adjunct to lifestyle for adults with obesity

Answer

Start phentermine monotherapy indefinitely

Answer

Use lorcaserin long-term

Answer

Avoid anti-obesity medication until BMI ≥40 kg/m²

Answer

Use only very-low-calorie diets instead of medication

Practice question

A 41-year-old with BMI 38 kg/m² and hypertension has tried intensive lifestyle therapy. Which pharmacotherapy strategy aligns with current U.S. guidance?