Eating Disorders (21) Flashcards

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1
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Define obesity:

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More than 20% over ideal body weight (MBI >30)

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2
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What are the genetic components involved in obesity?

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Leptin receptor mutation

Melanocortin 4 receeptor mutation

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3
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What are the iatrogenic components involved in obesity?

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Anti- psychotics and/ or ant-depressants

Block H1, Ach, 5HT2c receptors

Increase prolactin by D2 recptor blockade

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4
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How can ovesity be managed by surgical means?

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Bariatric surgery and gastric banding

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5
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How can obesity be managed by pharmacologic means?

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Amphetamines, orlistat (lipase inhibitor), AEDs

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What are the DSM 5 criteria for anorexia nervosa Dx?

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Refusal to maintain 85% typical weight

Restriction of energy intake requirements

Fear of gaining weight

Dysmorphism

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7
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What does restricting refer to?

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Does not perge, does not eat

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8
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What is the severity of anorexia based on?

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BMI

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9
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What is the prevalence of anorexia?

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0.5-4%

Females> Males

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10
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What are some possible causes of anorexia?

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Industrialization, job?, media?, Personality profile of rigid and controlling

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11
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In anorexia, neuroepinephrine levels can be….

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Low

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12
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T/F: Fear of independence and maturation is a major cause of anorexia

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true

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13
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What are the comorbidities associated with anorexia?

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1- Depression

2- Suicide risk

3- OCD

4- Anxiety disorders

5- Denial/ delusions

6- Minimalization

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14
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What are some medical issues seen in anorexia? (9)

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1- Weight loss

2- Hypothermia

3- Bradycardia, hypotension

4- Hypokalemia

5- EKG changes

6- LANGUO HAIR

7- Osteoporosis

8-Metabolic acidosis

9- Organ Failure

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15
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What symptoms usually persist during recovery from anorexia?

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Food preoccupation, poor social relations, depression

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16
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Why/ when is hospitization needed for anorexia?

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Needed to restore nutritional state once 20% typical weight is loss

Forced tube feedings is severe, end organ damage, electrolyte or cardiac findings or patient unwilling to comply

17
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What programs are used during hospitalization for anorexia treatment?

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AM weights, I/Os, labs, inaccessible bathrooms, progressive diets

18
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What psychotherapy is used for anorexia?

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Psychodynamic, CBT, Family

19
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What Rx is used for anorexia?

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TCA, SSRI, Weight gain cocktails

20
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What is the DSM 5 criteria for Bullemia nervosa Dx?

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Recurrent binge eating (1X/ wk for 3 months)

Purging and non purging types

No anorexia present

Compensatory behaviors are present

21
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What is binge eating?

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eating an atypically large amount in discrete period of time disproportionate to typical eating

22
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What are the compensatory behaviors seen in bulimia?

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vomiting, laxative use, enemas, diuretics, exercise

23
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Which has a greater prevalence, anorexia or bulimia?

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Bulemia

24
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Describe the typical weight of a bulimic patient?

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Normal to overweight

25
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Possible etiology of bulimia?

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Serotonin loss, increased endorphins, perfectionism of society

26
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Medical conditions seen in bulimic patients? (6)

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1- Poor dentition. enamel loss, cavities

2- RUSSEL’S SIGN (Abraided knuckles)

3- Normal/ overweight

4- Lab changes (low PO4 and Mg, high amylase)

5- Salivary enlargement

6- Esophagitis/ tears

27
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Typical course of a bulimic patient?

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Better than anorexia, wax/ wane course over the years

28
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What treatment is used for bulimia? (incude psycho and Rx)

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CBT, group therapy, family therapy

SSRI, TCA, MAOI

29
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What does the following describe?

1- Failure to meet diet/ energy needs

2- Weight loss, nutritional deficiency, supplementation need, psychosocial distress

3- Doesn’t meet full anorexia criteria

A

Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

30
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What does the following describe?

1- Binges (1X/ wk for 3 months)

2- Lack of control

3- Ego dystonic

4- No purges or compensations

A

Binge eating disorder

31
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What is PICA?

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Presistent eating of non- nutritive substances x1 mo

Not developmentally or culturally appropriate

No medical form of intellectual disability/ autism

32
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What is rumination?

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Repeated regurgiation adn re chewing of food

No weight gain

Often > 6yo