Eating Disorders Flashcards
In binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa, patients eat a large volume in what time frame?
Under 2 hours
What distinguishes binge eating disorder from bulimia?
Compensatory behaviour
In anorexia nervosa, there is a loss of grey matter. T of F
Partially true, there is a lose of grey and white matter
What is the peak age for diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
18 years
Patients with anorexia nervosa have stunted new learning ability and ability to concentrate. T or F
True
What endocrine system is affected in anorexia nervosa and how does this present?
HPA
Amenorrhea, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction
Do patients with anorexia nervosa have insight?
Don’t understand seriousness of low weight and have abnormal perception of their shape / weight
What are the subtypes of anorexia nervosa?
Restricting and purging
What 4 components must be present for a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
- BMI >15% below expected
- Avoid ‘fattening’ food
- Dread fatness / perceive too fat
- HPA disorder
What is a low risk BMI in anorexia nervosa?
17.5 - 16
What is a moderate risk BMI in anorexia nervosa?
15 - 16
What is a high risk BMI in anorexia nervosa?
13 - 14.9
What is a very high risk BMI in anorexia nervosa?
Under 13
What is the peak age for diagnosis of bulimia nervosa?
20 years
What sign may be seen on the hands of patients with bulimia nervosa?
Russel’s sign
