Anorexia Nervosa

Question 1

is characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight because of a disturbance in perception of the size or appearance of the body

Answer 1

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 2

Specific characteristics of a child or teen with anorexia nervosa include

Answer 2

*severely distorted image
*BMI less than 17.5 kgm2 or less than 85% of expected weight.
*Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat even though underweight
*refusal to acknowledge seriousness of weight loss

Question 3

Upon assessment, because of their intense fear of becoming obese, children with anorexia show

Answer 3

food avoidance behvaiors

Question 4

The most remarkable finding on the physical exam is

Answer 4

emaciation accompanied by a distorted body image

Question 5

Treatment for anorexia nervosa

Answer 5

reestablishment of dietary intake to restore physical health, as well as mental health therapy.

Question 6

During hospitalizations, total parenteral nutrition or enteral feeding via _________may be necessary to provide necessary fat, protein, and calories.

Answer 6

Nasogastrictube

Question 7

The goal of therapy for patients with anorexia nervosa is

Answer 7

gradual weight gain

Question 8

how much is gradual weight gain

Answer 8

1 to 3 lb per week

Question 9

these medication may be used to treat accompanying depression, anxiety, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Answer 9

antidepressants or antianxiety medications