Neuro O Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Sex differences
A
None for young adults/partial syndrome
More females otherwise
2
Q
NT dysregulation
A
Serotonin for bulimia & anorexia
3
Q
Anorexia blood findings
A
Leukopenia
Low ESR
4
Q
Anorexia lab findings
A
High cholesterol
Everything else low
5
Q
Anorexia neuro finding
A
EEG changes
Hypermetabolism in caudate
sometimes Cerebral Atrophy
6
Q
Anorexia DDX
A
Addison’s disease
7
Q
Anorexia/Bulimia endocrine finding
A
Low TSH
8
Q
Poor prognosis indication
A
Poor premorbid adjustment
9
Q
Food intake NTs
A
NE promotes eating
5HT promotes satiety
10
Q
Anorexia levels: Leptin CRH NPY PYY
A
Low
High
High
Normal
11
Q
CCK levels
A
High in anorexics
Low in bulemics
12
Q
B Endorphin levels
A
Low in both
13
Q
Vasopressin levels
A
High
14
Q
Oxytocin levels
A
Low
15
Q
Problem with refeeding
A
Hypophosphatemia
