Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of eating disorders?
A
- Pica
- Anorexia
- Bulimia
- Binge Eating Disorders
2
Q
Pica
A
recurrent, compulsive consumption of non-nutrient items
3
Q
DSM-5 of Anorexia Nervousa
A
- weight at least 15% below normal
- intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
- disturbance of body perception
- sometimes excessive exercising
4
Q
How is anorexia dangerous?
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- death from starvation
- osteoporosis
- heart arrhythmia
- electrolyte imbalance
- anemia
- low WBC
- hormonal imbalance
5
Q
Comorbidity with anorexia
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- OCD/OCPD
- other anxiety disorders
- body dysmorphic
- Narcissistic
- hypomania
6
Q
DSM 5 for Bulimia
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- recurrent episodes of binge eating
- recurrent purging behavior
- both occur at least once a week for three months
- poor self image
7
Q
What makes bulimia dangerous?
A
- heart arrhtymia
- electrolyte imbalance
- dehydration
- esophagus/stomach rupture
- chronic constipation
- ulcers
- tooth decay
- hormonal imbalance
8
Q
Comorbidity with bulimia
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- depression
- anxiety
- substance use (alc)
- BPD
- childhood abuse issues
9
Q
DSM 5 for binge eating disorder
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- **Repeated episodes of compulsive overeating during which consumed
- large amounts of food in a short period of time
- at least once a week for three months
- without feeling hungry
- feeling uncomfortably full
- done in secret
- followed by feelings of disgust or guilt
10
Q
Comorbidity with binge eating disorders
A
- anxiety
- depression
- somatic symptom disorder
- avoidant or dependent personality disorder
- medical issues (diabetes 2)
11
Q
What kind of medications help eating disorders?
A
SSRI’s
12
Q
What does CBT do in eating disorders?
A
- reduce irrational thinking
- establish health eating routine
- exposure with response prevention (bulimia)
13
Q
Eating disorders usually are a symptom of an _______
A
underlying psychic conflict
