Pharmacology of Weight Loss
Pharmacology of Weight Loss is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.
Course Originally Released on: 03/31/2023
Date of Most Recent Review: 03/31/2023
Course Termination/ Update Date: 12/31/2026
Description:
Obesity is at epidemic levels in the U.S. Over 40% of adults in the U.S. are obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022a). The disorder has created an enormous burden on the healthcare system and has untold social and personal ramifications. This course will focus on medications approved for long-term use for chronic weight management.
Goal and Learning Outcomes:
The goal of this course is to provide an overview of long-term pharmacological treatments for weight loss to those members of the healthcare team who may treat patients who have obesity.
After taking this course, you should be able to:
• Identify nonpharmacological support measures needed by patients with obesity.
• Recall the classes of drugs available for the management of obesity and their mechanism of action.
• Recognize the warning signs, precautions, and adverse effects of drugs approved to treat obesity.
