NR606 Week 6 EXAM LATEST
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Which of the following factors impact the development of eating disorders? Select all that apply.
parental attitudes to gender roles
having a close relative with an eating disorder
weight stigma in the culture
trauma
intense family expectations related to physical appearance - correct answer having a close
relative with an eating disorder
weight stigma in the culture
trauma
intense family expectations related to physical appearance
,Rationale: Family history that includes a close relative with an eating disorder, weight stigma in
the culture or family, trauma (especially physical or sexual abuse), and a history of being bullied
about weight or physical appearance may increase the risk for eating disorders.
Which of the following are common characteristics of individuals with eating disorders? Select
all that apply.
perfectionism
low self-esteem
high levels of responsibility
narcissism - correct answer perfectionism
low self-esteem
Rationale: Clients with eating disorders sometimes present with a negative, subjective appraisal
of themselves, perfectionism, body image dissatisfaction, and a history of an anxiety disorder.
Anorexia Nervosa - correct answer -characterized by restrictive eating patterns, extremely low
body weight, and an intense fear of gaining weight
-may engage in excessive exercise as means of controlling weight
-affects 1-2% of pop.
• 0.3% of adolescents
Anorexia Nervosa DSM-5-TR dx - correct answer requires each of the following:
-restriction of intake leads to significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex,
developmental trajectory, and physical health
-intense fear of gaining weight or of becoming fat or persistent behavior that interferes with
weight gain
,-disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is perceived, undue influence of
body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or lack of recognition of the seriousness of the current
low body weight
severity of anorexia nervosa - correct answer based on BMI:
-Mild: Less than or equal to 17 kg/m2
-Moderate: BMI 16 to 16.99 kg/m2
-Severe: 15 to 15.99 kg/m2
-Extreme: Less than 15 kg/m2
anorexia nervosa medical complications - correct answer impact most major organ systems
-Cardiovascular
• Structural changes
• Functional changes
-Gynecologic & Reproductive
• Secondary amenorrhea, Decreased libido, pregnancy complications.
-Endocrine
• hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities, contribute to severe bone loss
-Gastrointestinal
• diarrhea, constipation, elevated LFTs, SMA syndrome, pancreatitis, GERD, dysphagia
-Renal & Electrolytes
• Decreased GFR; diuresis, hyponatremia, dehydration
-Pulmonary
• dyspnea, pneumonia
-Hematologic
• Cytopenia, bone marrow changes
-Neurologic
, • Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff syndrome, brain atrophy, other brain structure changes
-Dermatologic
anorexia nervosa Dermatologic Cutaneous manifestations: - correct answer -Xerosis (dry, scaly
skin)
-Lanugo-like body hair (fine, downy, dark hair)
-Telogen effluvium (hair loss)
-Carotenoderma (yellowing)
-Acne
-Hyperpigmentation
-Seborrheic dermatitis (erythema and greasy scales)
-Acrocyanosis (cold, blue, and occasionally sweaty hands or feet)
-Perniosis (painful or pruritic erythema)
-Petechiae
-Livedo reticularis (reddish-cyanotic circular patches)
-Paronychia (inflamed lateral and posterior nail folds)
-Pruritus
-Striae distensae (erythematous or hypopigmented linear patches)
-Slower wound healing
_____% of individuals with anorexia nervosa excessively exercise - correct answer 40-80%
-behavior often described as compulsive
-excessive exercise
• interferes with important tasks
• exceeds 3 hrs/day
• causes distress if unable to exercise
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
PASS
Which of the following factors impact the development of eating disorders? Select all that apply.
parental attitudes to gender roles
having a close relative with an eating disorder
weight stigma in the culture
trauma
intense family expectations related to physical appearance - correct answer having a close
relative with an eating disorder
weight stigma in the culture
trauma
intense family expectations related to physical appearance
,Rationale: Family history that includes a close relative with an eating disorder, weight stigma in
the culture or family, trauma (especially physical or sexual abuse), and a history of being bullied
about weight or physical appearance may increase the risk for eating disorders.
Which of the following are common characteristics of individuals with eating disorders? Select
all that apply.
perfectionism
low self-esteem
high levels of responsibility
narcissism - correct answer perfectionism
low self-esteem
Rationale: Clients with eating disorders sometimes present with a negative, subjective appraisal
of themselves, perfectionism, body image dissatisfaction, and a history of an anxiety disorder.
Anorexia Nervosa - correct answer -characterized by restrictive eating patterns, extremely low
body weight, and an intense fear of gaining weight
-may engage in excessive exercise as means of controlling weight
-affects 1-2% of pop.
• 0.3% of adolescents
Anorexia Nervosa DSM-5-TR dx - correct answer requires each of the following:
-restriction of intake leads to significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex,
developmental trajectory, and physical health
-intense fear of gaining weight or of becoming fat or persistent behavior that interferes with
weight gain
,-disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is perceived, undue influence of
body weight or shape on self-evaluation, or lack of recognition of the seriousness of the current
low body weight
severity of anorexia nervosa - correct answer based on BMI:
-Mild: Less than or equal to 17 kg/m2
-Moderate: BMI 16 to 16.99 kg/m2
-Severe: 15 to 15.99 kg/m2
-Extreme: Less than 15 kg/m2
anorexia nervosa medical complications - correct answer impact most major organ systems
-Cardiovascular
• Structural changes
• Functional changes
-Gynecologic & Reproductive
• Secondary amenorrhea, Decreased libido, pregnancy complications.
-Endocrine
• hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities, contribute to severe bone loss
-Gastrointestinal
• diarrhea, constipation, elevated LFTs, SMA syndrome, pancreatitis, GERD, dysphagia
-Renal & Electrolytes
• Decreased GFR; diuresis, hyponatremia, dehydration
-Pulmonary
• dyspnea, pneumonia
-Hematologic
• Cytopenia, bone marrow changes
-Neurologic
, • Wernicke encephalopathy, Korsakoff syndrome, brain atrophy, other brain structure changes
-Dermatologic
anorexia nervosa Dermatologic Cutaneous manifestations: - correct answer -Xerosis (dry, scaly
skin)
-Lanugo-like body hair (fine, downy, dark hair)
-Telogen effluvium (hair loss)
-Carotenoderma (yellowing)
-Acne
-Hyperpigmentation
-Seborrheic dermatitis (erythema and greasy scales)
-Acrocyanosis (cold, blue, and occasionally sweaty hands or feet)
-Perniosis (painful or pruritic erythema)
-Petechiae
-Livedo reticularis (reddish-cyanotic circular patches)
-Paronychia (inflamed lateral and posterior nail folds)
-Pruritus
-Striae distensae (erythematous or hypopigmented linear patches)
-Slower wound healing
_____% of individuals with anorexia nervosa excessively exercise - correct answer 40-80%
-behavior often described as compulsive
-excessive exercise
• interferes with important tasks
• exceeds 3 hrs/day
• causes distress if unable to exercise
