Eating Disorders Flashcards by Nadia Jacob | Brainscape

Q

Metabolic symptoms of purging (emesis)?

A

Metabolic Alkalosis
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnesmia
Hypochloremia
Secondary Hyperaldosterism

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Metabolic symptoms of purging (using laxatives)?

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Metabolic Acidosis b/c of the loss of bicarbonate in diarrhea

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Physical symptoms of anorexia?

A

Lanugo (Fineness of hair)
Amenorrhea
Cold Intolerance

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Treatment for Anorexia?

A

Antipsychotics

- CBT

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Physical symptoms of Bulima?

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Dorsal Hand Scarring
Dental Erosions
Parotid Gland Swelling

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Treatment for Bulimia?

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SSRIs

- CBT

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What medication is contraindicated in patients with eating disorers?

A

-Bupripion b/c it lowers the already decreased seizure threshold

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