Considering Weight Loss Surgery Questions and Answers

Question 1

Before having weight loss surgery, the most typical vitamin and mineral deficiency is

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Vitamin D

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Iron

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Calcium

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Vitamin B12

Question 2

Each year, about _____ weight loss surgeries are carried out in Australia.

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10,000 -15,000

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1,000 - 5,000

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500 -1,000

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20,000 - 25,000

Question 3

Morbid obesity has links to

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An increased risk of some cancers

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An increase in body temperature

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Reduced rates of joint disease

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An increase in kidney stones

Question 4

Which of these procedures is least likely to cause persistent vomiting?

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Sleeve Gastrectomy

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Gastric Banding . Lap Band

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Gastric Banding . Swedish Band

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Stomach Stapling

Question 5

Surgery for weight loss should not be considered.

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If your BMI is less than 30

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If you have had previous stomach surgery

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If your BMI is over 60

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If you are diabetic

Question 6

An obesity-related condition is

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Premature osteoarthritis

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Thyroid nodules

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Melanoma

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Hearing impairment

Question 7

Following weight loss surgery, it is typical

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To develop gallstones

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To become profoundly anemic

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To develop stomach cancer

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To become protein deficient