Obesity and Medicines

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40m
Updated 25 Feb 2025 Certificate

Why do some medicines lead to weight gain while others support weight loss? This Ausmed Course equips nurses and other healthcare professionals with essential knowledge about obesity, common comorbidities and the impact of various medications. Gain practical insights to minimise risk, optimise patient outcomes, and confidently support those affected by weight-related challenges.

Content

6 Video Units • 14 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
2m
Pretest
3 Questions
Obesity in Australia
1 Question
4m
Disease States Affected by Obesity
2 Questions
7m
Medicines That May Cause Weight Increase
4 Questions
8m
Strategies for Weight Reduction
2 Questions
13m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Identify the prevalence of the obesity epidemic in Australia in order to enhance delivery of sensitive and appropriate care.

2

Correlate obesity with co-morbid conditions to improve patient outcomes through the implementation of weight reduction strategies.

3

Use your understanding of specific medicines that cause weight gain in order to improve patient’s quality of life by managing the side effects of these medicines.

4

Link therapies for weight reduction with education strategies to improve patient outcomes through effective weight management.

Who it's for:

Healthcare professionals who work with patients with weight-related diseases or who routinely administer medicines that can cause weight gain.

Why it's needed:

Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some musculoskeletal conditions and some cancers. As the level of excess weight increases, so too does the risk of developing these conditions. In addition, being overweight can hamper the ability to control or manage chronic disorders.

Medicines can contribute to both weight reduction and weight gain. Greater awareness of medicines that adversely affect a healthy weight – especially those used in prevalent comorbid conditions – will assist nurses to implement weight management strategies and better educate patients to manage the side effects of these medicines.

Purpose:

To provide education for nurses to understand the pathogenesis of obesity and how medications can contribute to this condition in order to minimise risk and assist patients to obtain and maintain optimum health.

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Last updated25 Feb 2025

Published21 May 2019

Due for review26 Feb 2026
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