Anorexia Nervosa Flashcards

(27 cards)

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2 characteristics shared by anorexia and bulimia nervosa

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Obsession about weight
Maladaptive behaviors eg restricting/vomiting

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Management of Anorexia x5

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Nutritional rehabilitation
Monitor for medical complications
CBT for eating disorders
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Family psychotherapy

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Medical complications of anorexia x6

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Fatigue
Amenorrhea
Infertility
Osteoporosis
Electrolyte imbalance
Cardiac arrhythmias

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4
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Shared characteristics between anorexia and OCD x3

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Obsessive thoughts
Compulsive behavior
No ‘feeling of knowing’

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DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for AN x3

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Restriction of energy intake resulting in low BMI
Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
Disturbed perception of body weight and shape

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Risk factors of AN x3

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Genetic/family history
Female gender
Body dissatisfaction

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Perpetuating factors of AN x4

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Isolation
Initial positive reinforcement
Starvation related behavior changes
Pro-ana /thinspiration

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Physical exam x3 and investigation findings in AN x4

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Hypothermia
Bradycardia
Neutropenia
Postural hypotension
Hypo Mg, Pho, K

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Indications for admission x5

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Suicidal
Medical complications
Severe bingeing or purging
Severe psychiatric comorbidity
Failure to respond to outpatient treatment

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Worrying signs of severe starvation x5

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Pancreatitis
Autophonia
Hypoglycemia
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome

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Psychiatric comorbidities of AN x4

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OCD
Anxiety
Depression
Substance misuse

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Electrolyte imbalance in refeeding syndrome x3

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Hypo K, Mg, Pho

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13
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What causes refeeding syndrome

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A switch from fasting gluconeogenesis to carbohydrate induced insulin release

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14
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Pharmacological management of BN

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SSRIs - fluoxetine

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Complications of BN x4

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Injuries to mouth teeth and esophagus
Boerhaave syndrome
Electrolyte imbalance
Kidney injury

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BOWL mnemonic for BN

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Binge eating
Offsetting/purging
Weekly
Linked to self esteem

17
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UNDER mnemonic for AN

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Underweight
Nervous about weight gain
Distorted perception
Excessive exercise
Restriction

18
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Difference between AN and BN in terms of self esteem

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In BN the weight gain is linked to low self esteem, interpersonal rejection and fear of being alone

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DSM 5 for BN x4

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Objective binge eating episode
Sense of loss of control
Attempt to compensate for the episode
Over evaluation of the importance of weight and shape

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Etiological factors of BN x5

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Body commentary
Parental eating disorder
Thin idealization
Social pressures
Trauma

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Aims of initial stage of treatment x4 in BN

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Psychoeducation
Engage patient in treatment and change
To derive a personalized formulation with patient
To introduce and implement collaborative weekly weighing and regular eating

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Treatment in mildly unwell patients x2 in BN

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Dietary education
Counselling

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Key elements of CBT- GSH guided self help x5

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Monitor eating
Regular eating and meal planning
Eliminate dieting
Changing the mindset
Learning to intervene to prevent binge eating

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Management of BN for adolescents x3

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Family psychotherapy
CBT for BN
Adjunctive yoga

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Difference between purging disease and BN x3
Postprandial fullness GIT distress after meals Elevated postprandial cholecystokinin ie hormone involved in satiety/ hunger suppression
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Psychiatric comorbidities of purging disease x5
Anxiety Depression Suicidality Personality disorders Substance abuse disorders
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Role of an ED experienced physician x4
Provide enough calories effective for re-nourishment Provide supplementation and nutritional counseling Make dietary adjustments Address metabolic changes