Eating Disorders Flashcards

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types of eating disorders

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anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
binge eating

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bulimia nervosa

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recurrent episodes of binge eating
recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior to prevent wt gain
both occur at least twice/wk for 3 months

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types of bulimia nervosa

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purging: vomit, laxatives, enemas, diuretics
nonpurging: fasting, over exercising

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bulimia nervosa assessment

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medically stabilize!! (f/e, cardiac)
look at electrolytes, BS, thyroid, CBC, ECG
wt is usually at or slightly below normal
inspect parotid glands, dental erosion
hx of poor impulse control, chaotic relationships

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nursing dx for bulimia nervosa

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problems resulting from purging are 1st priority

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interventions for bulimia nervosa

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monitor physical
explore thoughts
educate about fasting and binge-purge cycle
monitor during and after meals
SSRI (fluoxetine)
CBT
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anorexia nervosa

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intense fear of gaining weight
preoccupation with food
views self as fat even if emaciated
peculiar handling of food

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types of anorexia nervosa

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restricting: during current episode, hasn’t binged or purged

binge eating/purging: regularly engaged in binge eating or purging

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