Eating Disorders

Question 1

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Answer 1

Failure to maintain normal body weight, fear of and preoccupation with weight gain and body image disturbance

Question 2

What are common symptoms in Anorexia Nervosa?

Answer 2

Amenorrhea, Hypotension, Bradycardia, Lanugo hair, edema

Question 3

What is the #1 cause of death in anorexia nervosa?

Answer 3

Arrhytmias: low K can alter Rhythms

Question 4

How do you treat anorexia nervosa?

Answer 4

Possible hospitalization
Psychotherapy
Behavioral therapy
SSRI to help weight gain

Question 5

What is Bulimia Nervosa characterized by?

Answer 5

Frequent binge eating, lack of control of overeating episodes and compensatory behavior to prevent weight gain

Question 6

What is the treatment for Bulimia Nervosa?

Answer 6

Psychotherapy and SSRIs

Question 7

What is binge eating disorder?

Answer 7

Recurrent episodes of Binge eating 3 or more times per week for >3 months

Question 8

What are binge eating episodes associated with?

Answer 8

eating faster than usual, eating until feeling uncomfortably full, eating large amounts of food in the absence of hunger, eating alone, and feeling disgusted with oneself after an eating episode

Question 9

What are the treatment options for Binge eating Disorder?

Answer 9

Topiramate
Lisdexamfetamine
Psychotherapy: CBT, Interpersonal psychotherapy and Dialectic behavior therapy