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CHP 6, 8, 12, 14 (book) Flashcards

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anorexia nervosa

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starving themselves, eating very little to no food for long periods of time with obsession of losing weight

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amenorrhea

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the loss of menstrual periods due to extreme weight loss

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weight loss causes people with anorexia to be chronically __, and dvp elaborative rituals around food

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fatigued

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what disorder does the following criteria belong to:

  • restriction of energy intake relative to requirements
  • intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain even at low weight
  • disturbances in the way which body weight/shape experienced, undue influence of body weight or shape on self-evaluation, persistent lack of recognition of the seriousness of current low body weight
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anorexia nervosa

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restricting type of anorexia nervosa

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during last 3 months indv has not engaged in recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging behavior, mainly dieting, fasting, and exercise

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binge-eating/purging type of anorexia nervosa

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during last 3 months indv has engaged in recurrent episodes of binge eating/purging behavior

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the life time prevalence of anorexia nervosa is __% in adult women and __% in men with DSM-IV, with DSM-5 the rate in women is up by 4%

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  1. 9

0. 3

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in the US, Caucasians are __ likely than African Americans and Hispanic Americans to dvp anorexia nervosa

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more

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anorexia nervosa usually begins in __ or young adulthood

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adolescence

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indvs with binge/purging anorexia tend to have more comorbid psychopathology such as

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suicidal, self harming behaviour

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anorexia nervosa has a death rate of __ to 9%

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5

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some of the most serious consequences of anorexia are

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cardiovascular complications

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potentially serious complication of anorexia is acute expansion of the __

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stomach

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bone strength is an issue for women with __ as low estrogen levels reduce bone strength

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amenorrhea

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suicide rate among people with anorexia nervosa is __ times higher than the general population

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31

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bulimia nervosa

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uncontrolled eating followed by behaviors intended to prevent weight gain from binges

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mild presentation of bulimia nervosa

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average of 1-3 episodes per week

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extreme presentation of bulimia nervosa

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average of 14 or more episodes per week

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bulimia nervosa episode

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binge occurring over a discrete period of time, involving an amount of food larger than avg person would eat in similar time period

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ppl with bulimia use what methods to control their weight

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self-induced vomiting
abuse of laxatives
diuretics
fasting
excessive exercise
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true/false: bulimia is often discovered by those close to the individual due to vomit residue or being caught in the act of vomiting

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true

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true/false: dentists can detect bulimia due to teeth rotting from exposure to stomach acid

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true

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what disorder does the following criteria belong to:

  • recurrent episodes of binge eating
  • recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain
  • binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior both occur on avg once per week for 3 months
  • self-evaluation unduly influenced by body shape and weight
  • disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa
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bulimia nervosa

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bulimia nervosa is much more common in __

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women

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__% lifetime prevalence of bulimia nervosa in women
2.6
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men with bulimia nervosa are __ likely to exercise excessively to control weight and focus on being lean and muscular
more
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bulimia is more common in __ and __ than in African Americans
Caucasians, Hispanics
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onset of bulimia most often during __
adolescence
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one of the most serious medical complications of bulimia is
electrolyte imbalance
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suicide rate in those with bulimia is __ times higher than in general population
7.5
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what disorder does this criteria belong to - recurrent episodes of binge eating - binge-eating episodes associated with three of the following: eating much rapidly, until uncomfortably full, large amounts when not hungry, feeling embarrassed by amount eating, disgusted with oneself, depressed, or very guilty afterward - marked distress regarding binge eating present - binge eating not associated with recurrent use of inappropriate compensatory behavior and does not occur exclusively during course of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa
binge-eating disorder
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binge-eating disorder
resembles bulimia, but does not regularly engage in purging, fasting, or exercise excessively
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people with binge-eating disorder often are significantly __weight
over
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__ disorder does not appear to have racial or ethnic differences
binge-eating disorder
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partial-syndrome eating disorder
syndromes that don't meet full criteria for anorexia or bulimia, but have some syms
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other specified feeding or eating disorder
presentations of an eating disorder that cause clinically sig distress or impairment but do not meet the full diagnostic criteria for any eating disorders
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atypical anorexia nervosa
meet all criteria for anorexia but weight
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bulimia nervosa of low frequency and/or limited duration
meet all criteria for bulimia but frequency of binges and compensatory behavior less than once a week
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night eating disorder
regularly eat excessive amounts after dinner and into the night
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obesity
defined as a body index of 30 or over
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ultra processed foods sold by fast-food chains create addictions similar to those created by __
drugs of abuse
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twin studies found that bulimia and anorexia __ heritable
are
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anorexia has a __% heritability
56
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binge-eating has a __% heritability
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eating disorders may be caused by irregularities or dysregulations of nts or structures of the __
hypothalamus
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many ppl with bulimia show abnormalities in the system that regulates nt __
serotonin
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cognitive behavioral therapy for anorexia
overvaluation of thinness confronted relaxation technique rewards for weightgain
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family therapy for anorexia
indv with anorexia and fam treated as an unit parents first control food and weight indv gradually gains control of food
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__ can reduce syms in anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating
antidepressants
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true/false: olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, can help restore weight in ppl with anorexia nervosa
true
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five groups of substances that often lead to sub dis
1) central nervous system depressants 2) central nervous system stimulants 3) opioids 4) hallucinogens and phencyclidine 5) cannabis
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substance
any natural or synthesized product that has psychoactive effects
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central nervous system depressants
alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, inhalants
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central nervous system stimulants
cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, caffeine
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sub intoxication is indicated by set of behavioral and psychological changes that occur as direct result of physiological effects of a sub on __ system
central nervous
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sub __ is set of physiological and behavioral syms that result from cessation of or reduction in heavy and prolonged use of sub
withdrawal
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sub use disorders are characterized by a maladaptive pattern of sub use leading to sig problems in personal life, tolerance to sub, withdrawal syms, and
compulsive substance-taking behavior
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at low doses, alcohol produces __
relaxation and mild euphoria
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at high doses, alcohol produces __
classic signs of depression and motor impairment
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sub use dis
chronic diff in resisting desire to drink alcohol or take drugs
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gambling dis
inability to resist impulse to gamble
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the __ and env can influence the experiences of intoxication
expectations

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