A 47-year-old with BMI 31 kg/m² and hypertension failed lifestyle change. Which criterion supports anti-obesity medication eligibility?...

Question

A 47-year-old with BMI 31 kg/m² and hypertension failed lifestyle change. Which criterion supports anti-obesity medication eligibility?

Accepted Answer

BMI ≥27 kg/m² with a weight-related comorbidity

Answer

BMI ≥25 kg/m² without comorbidity

Answer

Any BMI if patient desires

Answer

BMI ≥35 only

Answer

Medication only after bariatric surgery

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