Feeding and Eating disorders Flashcards

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how long does eating of nonfood items have to be present for a dx of pica

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at least 1 month

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what is the minimum age for pic dx

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when does pica tend to come to clinical attention?

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after a complication like infection or mechanical bowel issue

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when does pica manifest

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usually in early childhood
typically if older it is in the context of developmental disability

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when would you make a pica dx in pregnancy

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when symptoms are severe enough to possibly cause medical complications

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when would anorexia be the appropriate dx over pica

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when nonnutritive eating is done as a means of hunger control

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what are the most common pica comorbidities

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autism and intellectual disability

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when would pica be associated with trichotillomania and/or excoriation disorder

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when there is ingestion of hair and/or skin

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definition of rumination disorder

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repeated food regurgitation not d/t another medical/mental condition

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when would pica be associated with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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when there is a strong sensory component to the presentation

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how long do sx have to be present to meet criteria for rumination disorder

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at least 1 month

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how do infants present when attempting to regurgitate

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straining and arching back while making sucking movements with tongue

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features of rumination disorder in infants

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-may gain satisfaction from behavior
-may be irritable/hungry between episodes
-may result in malnutrition
-weight loss/failure to gain common

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12
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what are some differential diagnoses for rumination disorder

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GI conditions that would cause vomiting

anorexia and bulimia

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basic definition of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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avoiding eating d/t lack of interest or sensory issues with at least 1 manifestation

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what are possible manifestations of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder and how many are required for dx

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at least 1:
-significant weight loss/failure to gain
-significant nutritional deficiency
-dependence on enteral feeding or nutritional supplements
-marked interference with psychosocial functioning

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temperamental risk factors for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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risk is increased if anxiety disorders, autism, OCD, ADHD are present

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what are the 3 main criteria for dx of anorexia

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-restriction of intake that results in significantly underweight
-preoccupation with thinness or fear of fatness
-disturbance in body image perception and lack of recognition of serioussness

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what are the 2 subtypes of anorexia

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restricting type
binge/purge type

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what is the qualifier for anorexia restricting type

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no binging/purging behavior for at least 3 months

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anorexia binging/purging type

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may purge after small amounts of food

purging typically involves vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics

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mild anorexia

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BMT >= 17

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moderate anorexia

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BMI 16-16.99

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severe anorexia

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BMI 15-15.99

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Extreme anorexia

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BMI <15

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24
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what are some associated features of anorexia

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-amenorrhea
-bone mineral density loss
-depressive symptoms
-OCD sx

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what behaviors are more likely to occur in anorexia binge/purge type than restricting type

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more likely to be impulsive and abuse substances

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when is anorexia onset and what is it associated with

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adolescence to early adulthood usually associated with stressful life event

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hematology labs in anorexia

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leukopenia
mild anemia
rarely bleeding problems

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chemistry results in anorexia

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dehydration may raise BUN
hypercholesterolemia
elevated hepatic enzymes

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why would someone with anorexia have an elevated bicarb level

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if they were in metabolic alkalosis d/t vomiting

30
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endocrine abnormalities with anorexia

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low estrogen in females and low testosterone in males

31
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what is the main difference between bulimia and anorexia binge/purge type

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anorexia may purge after small ingestion of food and bulimia tends to maintain normal or slightly above weight

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general definition of bulimia

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recurrent episodes of binge eating with compensatory purging behaviors to avoid gaining weight

33
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what constitutes a binge eating episode

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-eating significantly more food than normal in a discrete time period
-sense of lack of control over eating

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how often do binge/purge episodes have to occur for a dx of bulimia

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at least weekly for at least 3 months

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mild bulimia

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1-3 episodes weekly

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moderate bulimia

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4-7 episodes weekly

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severe bulimia

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8-13 episodes weekly

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extreme bulimia

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14+ episodes weekly

39
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common electrolyte imbalances in bulimia

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hypokalemia
hypochloremia
hyponatremia

40
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what can cause metabolic alkalosis and metabolic acidosis in bulimia

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vomiting can cause alkalosis d/t fluid loss (elevated bicarb)
laxative/diuretic use can cause acidosis

41
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what disorders are frequently comorbid with bulimia

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personality disorders
substance use disorders
depression
bipolar

42
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basic definition of binge eating disorder

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recurrent episodes of binge eating not associated with purging

43
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what are characteristics of binge eating episodes in binge eating disorder and how many must be present for dx

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At least 3
-eating more rapidly than usual
-eating until uncomfortably full
-eating large amounts when not hungry
-eating alone d/t embarassment
-feeling disgusted/guilty or depressed afterward

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how often do binge eating episodes have to occur for dx of binge eating disorder

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at least weekly for at least 3 months

45
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mild binge eating disorder

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1-3 episodes weekly

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moderate binge eating disorder

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4-7 episodes weekly

47
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severe binge eating disorder

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8-13 episodes weeklyx

48
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treme binge eating disorder

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14+ episodes weekly

49
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what are the other specified feeding or eating disorders

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-atypical anorexia nervosa
-bulimia of low frequency or limited duration
-binge eating of low frequency or limited duration
-purging disorder
-night eating syndrome

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atypical anorexia

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criteria for anorexia met except weight is still WNL

51
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bulimia of low frequency/limited duration

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criteria for bulimia met except frequency of episodes or duration of symptoms

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binge eating disorder of low frequency/limited duration

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criteria met for binge eating disorder except frequency of episodes or duration of symptoms

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purging disorder

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purging behaviors in the absence of binge eating

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night eating syndrome

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-eating large quantities after evening meal
-there is awareness of eating
-not better explained by another disorder

55
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geophagia

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when pregnant women eat clay

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amylophagia

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when pregnant women eat excessive starch

57
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characteristic of regurgitation in rumination disorder

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effortless and painless
no nausea, retching, or disgust

58
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how do you rule out pyloric stenosis when diagnosing rumination disorder

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pyloric stenosis is associated with projectile vomiting and usually manifests prior to 3 months

59
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treatment of rumination disorder

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education/behavioral combo
aversive techniques sometimes

60
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common age range affected by rumination disorder

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3-12 months

61
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appetite loss in anorexia

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usually not present until late in disease

62
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odd behaviors with anorexia

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will hide food around the house
carry large amounts of candy
somatic complaints
may compulsively steal
decreased interest in sex

63
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what are some physical signs of anorexia

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hypothermia, dependent edema, bradycardia, hypotension, and lanugo

64
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when does an anorexic patient need to be hospitalized

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when 20% below desired weight
if 30% below likely will need treatment for 2-6 months

65
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3 types of psychotherapy used for anorexia

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family-based
CBT
dynamic psychotherapy

66
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3 phases of family based psychotherapy in anorexia

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1 - restoration of physical health
2 - patient gradually takes responsibility for eating decisions
3 - focus on patient’s growth/development

67
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first-line treatment for bulimia

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CBT

68
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what med is usually used to treat bulimia

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fluoxetine (60-80mg)
higher dose than used in depression

69
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what med is contraindicated in the treatment of bulimia and why

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wellbutrin because of seizure risk

70
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first-line tx for binge eating disorder

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CBT
better results when used with SSRI

71
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medication for treatment of binge eating disorder with strong evidence for reduction of episodes and weight loss

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lisdexamfetamine