eating disorders

Question 1

age of onset of eating disorders

Answer 1

early or late adolescence

Question 2

sex ratio of eating disorders

Answer 2

predominately female

Question 3

prevalence eating disorders

Answer 3

1/250

Question 4

essential features

Answer 4

• significant weight loss
• disturbance of body image
• intense fear of becoming obese
• absolute refusal to maintain minimal normal body weight
• no known physical disease to account for weight loss

Question 5

accomplished by reduction in food intake, self-induced vomiting, laxative or diuretic abuse and diet pill or amphetamine abuse or extensive exercise

Answer 5

weight loss

Question 6

Is anorexia a reinforced syndrome?

Answer 6

yasssss; think about cultural influences, family, and psychological attributes

Question 7

physical features of anorexia

Answer 7

emaciated, thin hair, low body temp., slow movement and issues with BP

Question 8

what specifically can happen to girls with anorexia

Answer 8

amenorrhea

Question 9

significant health concerns of anorexia

Answer 9

1. osteoporosis
2. refeeding syndrome
3. purging
4. substance abuse
5. suicide

Question 10

behavioral features of eating disorders

Answer 10

1. bizarre eating habits
2. binge eating
3. compulsive exercising
4. progressive social isolation

Question 11

subtypes of anorexia nervosa

Answer 11

1. restricters

2. bulimic

Question 12

restricters age on onset

Answer 12

younger age

Question 13

bulimic age of onset

Answer 13

older age

Question 14

what is more dangerous acute or chronic weight loss?

Answer 14

acute

Question 15

which disorder has the highest mortality rate in psych disorders?

Answer 15

anorexia

Question 16

family tx:

phase 1

Answer 16

parents work together to establish weight gain

Question 17

family tx.

phase 2

Answer 17

family discusses and deals with any issues interfering with weight

Question 18

medicine tx. anorexia or bulimia?

Answer 18

nope it is all about control–> willpower

Question 19

family tx:

phase 3

Answer 19

family discussion of adolescent issues, leading to resumption of normal development and greater personal autonomy

Question 20

prognosis of anorexia:

first 6-12 months

after 12 months

Answer 20

• first 6-12 months: 80-90% remit

- after 12 months: 30-40% remit

Question 21

Anorexia recovery______ in children with high levels of obsessionality and compulsiveness related to food and dieting

Answer 21

slower

Question 22

Anorexia recovery ______ in single parent or divorced family and in situations with greater parental criticism and negativity

Answer 22

slower

Question 23

bulimia can lead to physical features

Answer 23

• dehydration
• dental caries
• GI issues
• cardiac arrhythmias