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1
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T or F: There’s no specific BMI/wt req’d to be dx’ed w/ anorexia nervosa.

A

T

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BMI assoc w/ mild anorexia nervosa (DSM-5)

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≥ 17 kg/m^2

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BMI assoc w/ extreme anorexia nervosa

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BMI < 15 kg/m^2

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Behaviour assoc w/ bulimia nervosa.

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Binge eating + purging

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What is the main problem with pts who suffer from anorexia nervosa?

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they have an intense fear of gaining wt/getting fat

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Extreme bulimia nervosa is defined as…

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≥ 14 compensatory (purging) behaviours per week

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Extreme bulimia nervosa is defined as…

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≥ 14 compensatory (purging) behaviours per week

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Which eating disorder doesn’t have specific BMIs assoc w/ it?

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bulimia nervosa

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9
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Underwt BMI:

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< 18.5 kg/m^2

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Obese BMI:

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> 30 kg/m^2

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Obese BMI:

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> 30 kg/m^2

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12
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What’s the deadliest psychiatric illness?

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Anorexia nervosa

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13
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How do eating disorders usually begin?

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Stressful events

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What’re the 2 subtypes of anorexia nervosa?

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  1. restricting type (no regular binge eating/purging during the last 3 mths), and…
  2. binge eating/purging type (regular binge eating/purging during the last 3 mths)
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Consequences of amenorrhea in anorexic women?

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  1. reduced BMD (osteoporosis)
  2. decreased growth velocity
  3. no libido
  4. unexpected pregnancies
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Consequences of amenorrhea?

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  1. reduced BMD (osteoporosis)
  2. decreased growth velocity
  3. no libido
  4. unexpected pregnancies
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17
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At a neurobiological level, how does anorexia nervosa cause amenorrhea?

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Starvation/chronic stress > increased cortisol release > suppression of hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis (and other axes too) > reduction in follicle development > reduction in estrogen release > reduction in uterine lining proliferation > reduction in periods > amenorrhea

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18
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T or F: Return of menstrual cycle in anorexic women is related to the amt of body fat.

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F (it’s related to the amt of serum estrogen)

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19
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What body systems are negatively impacted by anorexia nervosa?

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All of them since they depend on nutrients

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T or F: Most CV abnormalities return to baseline with wt restoration.

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T

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T or F: Most CV abnormalities return to baseline with wt restoration.

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T

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22
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Why is domperidone used for delayed stomach emptying, but metoclopromide is not in

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Metoclopramide crosses the BBB > extrapyramidal sx’s

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23
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Is estrogen replacement tx effective for amenorrheic wom for increasing bone loss? And who?

24
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Is estrogen replacement tx effective for amenorrheic wom? Andy who

25
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Bisphosphonates: evidence for use in anorexic women for preventing bone loss?

A

There’s mixed evidence wrt preventing fractures in pts w/ eating disorder

26
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T or F: Bisphosphonates are able to prevent bone fractures in adult women W/O anorexia.

27
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Best way to prevent bone breakdown in the body?

A

Weight recovery

28
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Which one is preferred: NG tube feeding or IV feeding? Why?

A

NG tube feeding > it’s cheaper and safer

29
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Refeeding syndrome - sx’s?

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gastric bloating, nausea, edema, diarrhea

30
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When does refeeding syndrome occur?

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when the malnourished pt is fed a high carb load

31
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What exactly happens during a refeeding syndrome episode?

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pt given carb-heavy load > body produces lg amt of insulin > rapid uptake of phosphates, Mg, K into cells > decrease in serum electrolytes + fluid retention > cardiac changes (due to hypoK) > HF > death (possibly)

32
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When are cardiac issues the most likely during nutrition reintroduction to malnourished pts?

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In the beginning

33
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Most problematic electrolyte shift in refeeding syndrome?

A

K > hypoK will cause cardiac issues

34
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How to avoid refeeding syndrome?

A

Initiate refeeding SLOWLY

35
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Non-pharm tx for anorexia nervosa?

A

Psychotx (CBT)

36
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When does pharm tx become effective for anorexia nervosa pts?

A

when pt gains wt

37
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Pharm options for anorexia nervosa:

A
  1. Zinc
  2. antipsychotics
  3. antidepressants
38
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Why is Zn given to anorexia nervosa pts?

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For wt gain, and to benefit mood/anxiety

39
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Efficacy of Zn in anorexia nervosa?

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Mixed evidence

40
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Which antipsychotics are recommended in anorexia nervosa pts?

A

Olanzapine (2nd gen) ONLY

41
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T or F: Bc olanzapine is an antipsychotic, it helps with the cognitions/obsessionality of anorexia nervosa

A

F

It only helps w/ gaining wt (modest)

42
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Olanzapine AEs (it’s used for anorexia nervosa)

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EPS (akathisia, acute dystonia, parkinsonism, tardive dyskinesia), antichol activity, QT prolongation

43
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What kind of antidepressants are recommended in anorexia nervosa pts?

44
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How do antideps help w/ anorexia nervosa?

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They may help w/ comorbid depression and OCD AFTER wt restoration

45
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T or F: SSRIs help with wt gain in anorexic pts.

46
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T or F: TCAs are recommended in anorexic pts.

47
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What should the focus be in anorexia nervosa tx?

A

The behavioural aspect (CBT)

48
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T or F: Bulimic pts are often underwt

A

F

They’re often either on upper end of normal wt or overwt

49
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Non-pharm tx for bulimia nervosa

A

CBT (most effective psychotx)

50
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T or F: CBT is more effective than pharm tx for bulimia nervosa

51
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Drugs of choice for bulimia nervosa

52
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How do SSRIs help w/ bulimia nervosa?

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They reduce binge-purge episodes (regardless of comorbid depression)

53
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Most studied SSRIs for bulimia nervosa

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fluoxetine, citalopram, sertraline

54
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What other medication has been used for tx’ing bulimia nervosa?

A

Topiramate

55
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What specific AE of topiramate prevents it from being normally used?

56
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Besides the binge-eating and purging, what else should we be tx’ing in bulimic pts?

A
  1. electrolyte abnormalities
  2. constipation
  3. malnutrition

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