USMLE® Step 2 CK · Nutrition · Topic NUTR-OBES-01

Obesity care & bariatric surgery

Obesity care & bariatric surgery (NUTR-OBES-01) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Nutrition (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 727). Guideline basis: 2022 ASMBS/IFSO Bariatric Indications; 2023 AAP Pediatric Obesity; 2016–2019 ASMBS/AACE/TOS Perioperative & Micronutrient Guidelines. Covers: Assessment and lifestyle therapy, Pharmacotherapy contraindications, Bariatric surgery indications and preoperative evaluation, Postoperative nutrition and deficiencies. Practice 5 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.

Topic Code
NUTR-OBES-01
Chapter
Nutrition
Review Book Page
p. 727
QuestionBank Items
5 questions

Primary Guideline / Source: 2022 ASMBS/IFSO Bariatric Indications; 2023 AAP Pediatric Obesity; 2016–2019 ASMBS/AACE/TOS Perioperative & Micronutrient Guidelines

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