eating disorders

Question 1

the sub-types of anorexia

Answer 1

1. restricting type

2. bing-eating/purging type

Question 2

difference between anorexia vs MDD w/ appetite

Answer 2

anorexia-good appetite

MDD-poor appetite

Question 3

electrolyte and fluid shifts that occur when severely malnourished patients are refed too quickly. you see fluid retention and decreased levels of phosphorus, magnesium and calcium

Answer 3

refeeding syndrome

Question 4

ego-dystonic or ego-systonic in bulimia nervosa

Answer 4

unlike pt. w/ anorexia nervosa, bulimic patients usually maintain a normal weight and their sxs are more ego-dystonic (distressing)– more likely yo seek help

Question 5

what is often increased in anorexia nervosa

Answer 5

cortisol

Question 6

____________ is an effective medication for bulimia

Answer 6

fluoxetine

Question 7

suffer emotional distress over binge eating but do not try to control their weight and not fixated on body shape and weight

Answer 7

binge eating disorder

Question 8

treatment for binge eating disorder

Answer 8

CBT