Eating disorders Flashcards
1
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DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa
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- inability or unwillingness to maintain a minimally normal body weight
- intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
- significant disturbance in the perception of the shape or size of body
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DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa
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- restriction of energy intake relative to requirements leading to significant developmental trajectory, and physical health
- intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight
- disturbance in the way in which one’s body weight or shape is experienced, or denial of the seriousness of the current low body weight
3
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what are the two types of anorexia nervosa?
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- restricting: past 3 months individual has not engaged in recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging behavior
- binge-eating / purging
4
Q
what is the deadliest of the psychiatric disorders?
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anorexia
5
Q
what are the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa?
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- inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse, fasting, or excessive exercise
- self-evaluation is excessively influenced by body shape and weight
- binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least once a week for 3 months
6
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how do binge eating clients differ from bulimic and anorexic clients?
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- BED clients have significantly lower levels of dietary restraint than is the case in either bulimia or anorexia without compensatory behavior
- majority of BED clients seeking treatment are overweight or obese
- significant number of BED patients are male
7
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what are the medical complications of anorexia nervosa?
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- amenorrhea
- osteoporosis
- cardiac impairment
- loss of brain tissue
- bone marrow function impairment
8
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what are the medical complications of bulimia?
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- GI
- electrolytes
- laxative / diuretic abuse or dependence
- dental problems
- gynecological and obstetrical problems
9
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what are the medical complications of binge eating disorder?
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- high BP
- high cholesterol
- heart disease as a result of elevated triglyceride levels
- type II DM
- gall bladder disease
10
Q
what medications are used to reduce binge eating?
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- prozac
- SSRIs
11
Q
what is the main treatment for bulimia?
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interrupt purging behavior
