Eating Disorders Flashcards

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Q

What medications don’t you give a pt w/ anorexia nervosa?

A

Buproprion (seizure, pt at risk already)

TCAs (cardiotoxicity)

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Why should Bupropion be avoided in bulemic nervosa pts?

A

It inc risk for seizures, pts who binge and purge are at an inc risk for seizures.. so avoid this med

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What med should be used for BN?

A

Fluoxetine

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4
Q

What med should be prescribed in BED?

A

Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)

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5
Q

Should wt loss pills be used in the tx of BED?

A

No

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