EDO Flashcards
1
Q
types of bulimia
A
purging - regularly vomits or misuse of laxatives/diuretics/enemas
non purging - during current episode, person uses other inappropriate behavior such as fasting or excess exercise
2
Q
which med is not recommended for tx of bulimia
A
Buproprion (wellbutrin)
Caution with TCAs due to cardiac effects
3
Q
which hormone may play a role in anorexia
A
Leptin - secreted by fat cells
4
Q
which neuroendocrine abnormalities may be present in EDO?
A
hypothalamus elevated coritsol pituitary gland abn LOW NE 5HT for bulimia DA regulation impaired for anorexia
5
Q
which psych meds may be helpful for EDO
A
SSRIs, not TCA
6
Q
bulimia nervosa dx
A
minimum 2 binge eating episodes/week for 3 months
