A 48-year-old with obesity and hypertension is initiating semaglutide for weight management. What counseling aligns with guidance?...

Question

A 48-year-old with obesity and hypertension is initiating semaglutide for weight management. What counseling aligns with guidance?

Accepted Answer

Monitor for pancreatitis symptoms; gradual dose escalation reduces GI adverse effects

Answer

No dose titration needed

Answer

Avoid in all patients with diabetes

Answer

Combine with DPP-4 inhibitor for added effect

Answer

Stop if no weight loss in first week

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Anti-Obesity Pharmacotherapy