Bulumia Nervosa

Question 1

What is the eating cycle involved

Answer 1

Eating binges followed by purging of all the foods consumed.

Question 2

Will you be able to see physical changes or weight loss

Answer 2

The client usually remains at a normal weight.

Question 3

Besides purging what other methods are used to lose weight.

Answer 3

Vomiting, enemas, drugs diuretics, diets and laxatives

Question 4

What are the medical complications associated with bulimia nervosa?

Answer 4

Tooth decay, electrolyte imbalances, ulcers, cardiac, arrhythmias.

Question 5

Safety is a concern in clients with bulumia nervosa because of

Answer 5

Suicidal thoughts

Question 6

List treatment goals for bulimia Nervosa

Answer 6

1)Encouraging talking, safety and assessing suicidal potential. Establishing diet plan, supervision during mealtimes and antidepressants may be prescribed.

Question 7

Clincial priorities

Answer 7

1) This condition is usually accompanied with a psychiatric disorder such as depression
2.)Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be the most effective treatment
3)Medications commonly used to treat this condition are: sertraline, escitalopram, fluvoxamine
4) This condition is sometimes confused with anorexia nervosa.