Appetite, ADD And ADHD

Question 1

Sensitivity to cold is common in…

Answer 1

Anorexia

Question 2

Amenorrhea is a diagnostic feature of bulimia. True or false

Answer 2

False. Only for anorexia

Question 3

Name the 4 diagnostic features of anorexia

Answer 3

1. Intense fear of gaining weight
2. Amenorrhea
3. Refusal to maintain normal body weight
4. Body image disturbance

Question 4

Compare purging and non-purging bulimia activity

Answer 4

Purging = vomiting, laxative abuse

Non-Purging = excessive exercise, fasting, strict diets

Question 5

Name 2 of the 3 potential drug treatments for anorexia and how they work

Answer 5

• antidepressant - can maintain weight gain in recovered anorexia patients
• anxiolytics - decrease anxiety before eating meals
• antipsychotics- stimulate appetite and weight gain

Question 6

Compare ADD and ADHD

Answer 6

ADD is the inattention and impulsiveness without the hyperactivity

Question 7

What is the role of stimulants (Ritalin or dexamphetamine) in ADHD treatment?

Answer 7

Stabilises dopamine and noradrenaline transporters