Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Eating, in a discrete period of time (e.g., within any 2-hour
period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than what
most people would eat in a similar period of time under similar
circumstances.
What is the diagnosis?
A
Binge eating disorder (BED)
2
Q
Treatment of anorexia
A
•Restore nutritional balance with weight gain of 0.5–
1kg (~3,500-7,000 extra calories/week);
• Family-based treatment (FBT)
. Antidepressants; Fluoxetine
3
Q
What is the preferred Antidepressant for use im anorexia nervosa
A
Fluoxetine
4
Q
Treatment for bulimia
A
Antidepressants: (SSRI) :Fluoxetine
CBT
5
Q
Refeeding syndrome is due to decreased…… In blood
A
Phosphate
6
Q
Management of Refeeding syndrome
A
. Monitor phosphate
. Milk
. Thiamine
. Increase intake gradually
