Question

A 58-year-old woman with obesity (BMI 37) and prediabetes asks about weight-loss medications. She is concerned about long-term safety. Which counseling point is correct?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacotherapy should be stopped after 3 months regardless of response

Answer

Anti-obesity medications are for short-term use only

Answer

If effective and tolerated

Answer

pharmacotherapy is chronic and should be continued long term

Answer

Medications are only for BMI ≥40 kg/m²

Practice question

A 58-year-old woman with obesity (BMI 37) and prediabetes asks about weight-loss medications. She is concerned about long-term safety. Which counseling point is correct?