Exam I
QUESTION :What are some interventions for anorexia? -Correct Answer-Daily morning wt (face
away)
distract from exercise
Stabilize them medically
Coping skills
underlying anxiety tx
Help identify things they do have control over
work on self-esteem
small freq meals
distract from exercise
accompany to bathroom after meals
limit exercise
QUESTION :Tx for anorexia? -Correct Answer-SSRI
zyprexia
provac
yoga
group & family therapy
QUESTION :What are signs that eating habits are normalizing? -Correct Answer-They will start eating
more on their own w/ out being told
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,QUESTION :What is a potentially lethal tx complication that can occur when severely malnourished
pts are refed? -Correct Answer-refeeding syndrome
need to consult dietician
QUESTION :What s/s will bulimia pt have? -Correct Answer-healthy looking
difficulty with impulsivity & compulsivity
vomiting (self induced)
dehydration
electrolyte imbalance
bradycardia
dental caries/tooth erosion
russells sign
QUESTION :What is Russell's sign? -Correct Answer-Calluses on knuckles from self-induced vomiting
QUESTION :Which is easier to treat bulimia or anorexia? -Correct Answer-Bulimia d/t nourishment &
shame/want for change
QUESTION :What are some interventions for bulimia? -Correct Answer-coping strategies
identify triggers
restric bathroom after meals or monitor
stabilize first (concerned w/ electrolytes)
health teaching and promotion
CBT
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, QUESTION :What to educate bulimia pt to watch for? -Correct Answer-s/s of electrolyte imbalance
QUESTION :What is pica? -Correct Answer-eating non food items
QUESTION :What is rumination disorder? -Correct Answer-Repeated regurgitation, chewing, and re-
swallowing of food
QUESTION :What is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder? -Correct Answer-avoiding/restricting
food starting in childhood, no distortion of body image
QUESTION :What is the 1st most dangerous to withdraw from? -Correct Answer-alcohol
QUESTION :What is the 2nd most dangerous to withdraw from? -Correct Answer-benzos
QUESTION :Why do we see so much substance abuse? -Correct Answer-self medication
QUESTION :What are some comorbidities from alcohol? -Correct Answer-cirrhosis
fatty liver
pancreatitis
QUESTION :For substance abuse to be dx'ed they have to have? -Correct Answer-negative
consequences
QUESTION :Examples of negative consequences d/t substance abuse? -Correct Answer-crime
health issues
loss of job
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QUESTION :What are some interventions for anorexia? -Correct Answer-Daily morning wt (face
away)
distract from exercise
Stabilize them medically
Coping skills
underlying anxiety tx
Help identify things they do have control over
work on self-esteem
small freq meals
distract from exercise
accompany to bathroom after meals
limit exercise
QUESTION :Tx for anorexia? -Correct Answer-SSRI
zyprexia
provac
yoga
group & family therapy
QUESTION :What are signs that eating habits are normalizing? -Correct Answer-They will start eating
more on their own w/ out being told
1|Page
,QUESTION :What is a potentially lethal tx complication that can occur when severely malnourished
pts are refed? -Correct Answer-refeeding syndrome
need to consult dietician
QUESTION :What s/s will bulimia pt have? -Correct Answer-healthy looking
difficulty with impulsivity & compulsivity
vomiting (self induced)
dehydration
electrolyte imbalance
bradycardia
dental caries/tooth erosion
russells sign
QUESTION :What is Russell's sign? -Correct Answer-Calluses on knuckles from self-induced vomiting
QUESTION :Which is easier to treat bulimia or anorexia? -Correct Answer-Bulimia d/t nourishment &
shame/want for change
QUESTION :What are some interventions for bulimia? -Correct Answer-coping strategies
identify triggers
restric bathroom after meals or monitor
stabilize first (concerned w/ electrolytes)
health teaching and promotion
CBT
2|Page
, QUESTION :What to educate bulimia pt to watch for? -Correct Answer-s/s of electrolyte imbalance
QUESTION :What is pica? -Correct Answer-eating non food items
QUESTION :What is rumination disorder? -Correct Answer-Repeated regurgitation, chewing, and re-
swallowing of food
QUESTION :What is avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder? -Correct Answer-avoiding/restricting
food starting in childhood, no distortion of body image
QUESTION :What is the 1st most dangerous to withdraw from? -Correct Answer-alcohol
QUESTION :What is the 2nd most dangerous to withdraw from? -Correct Answer-benzos
QUESTION :Why do we see so much substance abuse? -Correct Answer-self medication
QUESTION :What are some comorbidities from alcohol? -Correct Answer-cirrhosis
fatty liver
pancreatitis
QUESTION :For substance abuse to be dx'ed they have to have? -Correct Answer-negative
consequences
QUESTION :Examples of negative consequences d/t substance abuse? -Correct Answer-crime
health issues
loss of job
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