T3-Eating Disorders Flashcards
What are 4 types of eating disorders?
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Obesity (not in DSM 5)
- Binge-eating disorder (BED)
Who is anorexia nervosa predominately in?
girls and women, 12-30 years old
What is more prevalent: Bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa?
Bulimia nervosa
What is the onset of bulimia nervosa?
Late adolescence or early adulthood
What is obesity defined as?
BMI of 30 or greater
What disorder: morbid fear of obesity and a grossly distorted body image
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa patients have a _________ and a refusal to ___
Preoccupation with food; refusal to eat
T/F: Anorexia patients may experience amenorrhea
Anorexia nervosa
What are anorexia patients obsessed with?
Food
- talk about it, cook it, exchange recipes, etc…just don’t eat it!
- as a nurse, don’t talk about food with them!!
What are co-morbid disorders that go with anorexia?
Anxiety and depression
What is weight % of anorexia?
15% or more under ideal weight
Anorexia patients look ______.
Emaciated
look like cancer pts, concentration camp people, etc.
Anorexia: Hypothermic or hyperthermic?
Hypothermic
Anorexia: Bradycardia or tachycardia?
Bradycardia
Anorexia: Hypotension or hypertension
Hypotension
Why do anorexic patients have edema?
Low protein
What kind of hair do anorexia patients have?
Lanugo (fine hair on skin–like babies)
Dry, brittle hair
What color is anorexia patients skin?
Yellow