Chapter 14: Eating Disorders

Question 1

labs to assess for suspicsion of bulimia nervosa

Answer 1

serum glucose.
thyroid function.
electrolyres.
CBC

Question 2

catastrophizing

Answer 2

involves magnifying consequences of an event to unrealistic proportions.

Question 3

characteristics of bulimia nervosa

Answer 3

slightly above their ideal weight.
history of impulsive and compulsivity.
often display dental erosion.

Question 4

A patient reveals self-induced vomiting as often as a dozen times
a day. Which assessment finding is expected?

Answer 4

hypokalemia

Question 5

which SSRI has been proven useful for reducing OCD behavior in anorexia patient

Answer 5

Fluoxetine is an SSRI that has been proven useful in reducing obsessive-compulsive behavior after a patient with anorexia has reached a maintenance weight.

Question 6

Which risks are associated with bupropion in patients who purge?

Answer 6

Bupropion has an increased risk of seizures, and is, therefore, should be used with extreme caution in patients who purge.

Question 7

Which is the preferred treatment for eating disorders?

Answer 7

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a preferred treatment for eating disorders due to its long-term, insight-oriented therapy.