Chapter 21/24

Question 1

what is anorexia nervosa?

Answer 1

morbid fear of becoming obese, starving

Question 2

key medical symptoms in anorexia nervosa?

Answer 2

hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension, lanugo, metabolic changes

Question 3

what can happen in anorexia nervosa pt if recovery is not achieved?

Answer 3

cardia arrtyhmia/HF, gastroparesis, gallbladder & liver disease

Question 4

what is bulimia nervosa

Answer 4

binging and purging

Question 5

what is binge eating disorder

Answer 5

pattern of binging W/O purging

Question 6

what are some common things in eating disorders?

Answer 6

all are linked to a symbol of control, depression, anorexia and bulimia SSRIs are helpful

Question 7

what therapy is used in eating disorders?

Answer 7

cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 8

what med is used for binge eating disorder?

Answer 8

dopamine-norep reuptake inhibitor, CNS stimulant

Question 9

what is the onset for delirium

Answer 9

sudden

Question 10

high risk medical conditions for delirium

Answer 10

systemic infections (think sepsis), high fever, hepatic or renal failure

Question 11

alzheimer’s is significant decrease in

Answer 11

neuro tissue in their brain

Question 12

alzheimer’s and lewy body can cause

Answer 12

psychosis

Question 13

hallucinations are more common in

Answer 13

lewy body

Question 14

what is the drug that is approved for agitation?

Answer 14

brexpiprazole (rexulti)

Question 15

other treatment for alzheimer’s and lewy body

Answer 15

risperdal (risperidone) and zyprexa (olanzapine) - these drugs are antipsychotics and put pts at risk for stroke

Question 16

what is lewy body?

Answer 16

similar to alzheimer’s but progresses more rapidly, visual hallucinations eariler, depression and delusions common

Question 17

pseudodementia?

Answer 17

oriented x3, better as day progresses, appetite diminished, delirium

Question 18

treatment for delirium

Answer 18

fluids/electrolytes, O2, antipsychotics, low stimulus level