Eating Disorders - Titus-Lay Flashcards
DSM 5 Diagnostic Criteria for Anorexia
Restriction of energy intake leading to a significantly low body weight
Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat or persistent behavior that interferes with weight gain, even though at a significantly low weight
Disturbance in the way in which one’s body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or persistent lack of recognition of the seriousness of the current low body weight
Body weights lowest to highest based on eating disorders (anorexia, binge and purge, binge, bulemia)
Anorexia < Bulemia/binge and purge < healthy eating < binge eating < obesity
Anorexia is more prevalent in males or females?
Females
0.9% lifetime prevalence in females
Female to male ratio of anorexia prevalence?
3:1
Other conditions common in people with anorexia?
Depression
OCD
Suicidal ideation
2 types of anorexia
Restricting type
Binge-eating/purging type
Restricting type of AN
In last 3 months pt (has/has not) engaged in recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging behavior
Has NOT
Weight loss is accomplished through dieting, fasting, and/or excessive exercise
Binge-eating/purging type
In last 3 months pt (has/has not) engaged in recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging behavior
Has
What is the main difference between the binge-eating/purging type of AN and bulimia nervosa disorder?
binge-eating/purging type of AN typically have a lower body weight
BMI of mild AN
> 17
BMI of moderate AN
16-16.9
BMI of severe AN
15-15.9
BMI of extreme AN
<15
What is the lowest normal BMI according to the CDC and WHO?
18.5
Health consequences of AN
Slow HR and low BP - risk for HF and fatal arrhythmia
Reduced bone density
Muscle loss/weakness
Severe dehydration
Fainting, fatigue, overall weakness
Dry skin, hair loss
Growth of a downy layer of hair all over the body (including the face)
How does the body cope with not having enough energy to perform daily function?
It slows down to preserve energy
What results in re-feeding syndrome?
A shift from fat metabolism to glucose metabolism
Consequences and main concern of re-feeding syndrome?
Electrolyte imbalances (K, Mg, and Phos)
Water retention
Severe edema
Multiple organ failure (main concern!)
Inpatient treatment of AN
Electrolyte and fluid correction
Increase calories by 500 kcal/d every 4 days to 3500 kcal/d
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Pharmacotherapy
Outpatient treatment of AN
1200-1500 kcal/d
Increase weekly by 500 kcal
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacotherapy for AN
No drug therapy is FDA approved yet
Fluoxetine and TCAs may be helpful
What drug is contraindicated in AN?
Bupropion