FEEDING OR EATING DISORDERS Flashcards
what screening tools are used for eating disorders
- SCOFF questionnare
- ESP Questionnare
- EAT form
- PHQ form
what is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
characterized by:
1. avoiding or restricting food intake
2. persistent failure to meet nutritional or energy needs
can be sensory, lack of interest or aversive experiences that cause it
what is the severity classification of anorexia nervosa
- mild: BMI>17
- moderate: BMI 16-17
- severe: BMI 15-16
- Extreme: <15
what is anorexia nervosa characterized by
- restrictive intake/low body weight
- intense fear of weight gain
- distorted perception of weight
what are the subtypes of anorexia nervosa
binge-eating: has purging behaviors
restrictive: has no purging behaviors
what are indications for admission in anorexia nervosa
- unstable vital signs/hypothermia
- end organ complications
- cardiac complications
- psych complications
- weight <70% ideal body weight
what characterizes bulimia nervosa
- recurrent binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors
- at least once a week for 3 months
what physical exam findings may be present in someone with bulimia nervosa
- salivary gland hypertrophy
- loss of gag reflex
- esophageal tears
- hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and hypophosphatemia
what is the treatment for bulimia nervosa
- CBT
- fluoxetine
what characterizes binge eating disorder
- recurrent binge eating without compensatory behaviors
what is the treatment for binge eating disorders
- psychotherapy
