Eating Disorders

Question 0

What is characterized by a morbid fear of obesity where weight loss is extreme & the individual may have an obsession w/ food & feelings of anxiety & depression are common?

Answer 0

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 1

What contains the appetite regulation center w/in the brain?

Answer 1

The hypothalamus

Question 2

What is the episodic uncontrolled compulsive rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period of time (binging), followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to rid the body of the excess calories like purging, misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas?

Answer 2

Bulimia Nervosa

Question 3

What disorder includes these symptoms: gross distortion of the body image, preoccupation w/ food, refusal to eat, & may include: hypothermia, bradycardia, hypotension, edema, lanugo, & a variety of metabolic changes & amenorrhea that may precede to significant weight loss?

Answer 3

Anorexia nervosa

Question 4

What is the term used to describe fine, thin hair?

Answer 4

Lanugo

Question 5

What is the term used to describe an abnormal absence of menstruation?

Answer 5

Amenorrhea

Question 6

What disorder may involve excessive exercise or fasting, the individual may be within normal weight range or slight over/under & depression, anxiety, & substance abuse is not uncommon?

Answer 6

Bulimia Nervosa

Question 7

What may excessive vomiting & laxative/diuretic abuse lead to?

Answer 7

dehydration, & electrolyte imbalance

Question 8

What is the term used to describe excessively thin?

Answer 8

Emaciated

Question 9

What eating disorder involves binging but not ridding of the excessive calorie intake & includes a body mass index of 30 or greater?

Answer 9

Obesity

Question 10

Conflict avoidance &/or elements of power & control may cause what disorder?

Answer 10

Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa

Question 11

What treatment modality for eating disorders involves control of treatment for weight restoration?

Answer 11

Behavior modification

Question 12

What treatment modality for eating disorders involves resolving personal issues?

Answer 12

Individual therapy

Question 13

What treatment modality for eating disorders involves support from family as most important part for treatment?

Answer 13

Family therapy

Question 14

How much weight should a person with an eating disorder maintain?

Answer 14

80%

Question 15

How much does a person with anorexia nervosa weight?

Answer 15

less than 85% of expected weight