NRNP 6675 15 WEEK 6 FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ With repeated ingestion of a drug, the drug shows decreased
effect. Increasing doses are required to achieve the effects noted
with the original administration. Answer: Tolerance
◉ State of adaptation produced with repeated administration of
certain drugs so that physical symptoms occur when the drug is
discontinued abruptly. Answer: Dependence
◉ A change in behavior caused by biochemical changes in the brain
after continued substance use characterized by preoccupation with
and repeated use of a substance despite of negative outcomes..
Answer: Addiction
◉ Physiological and psychological reactions that occur when the use
of a substance is stopped abruptly.. Answer: Withdrawal
◉ Condition following the ingestion of a substance resulting in
changes in level of consciousness, cognition, perception, judgment,
and behavior.. Answer: Intoxication
,◉ Feeding and Eating Disorders Background. Answer: -severe,
persistent disturbances in eating behaviors
-approx. 9% of pop. in U.S.
• costing $64.7 billion per year
-second deadliest mental health condition, after opioid overdoses
• approx. 10,200 deaths per year
-typically develop in adolescence or young adulthood
-more common in women
-serious physical effects, contribute to psychological distress,
disruptions in social functioning
◉ Feeding and Eating Disorders Risk Factors. Answer: -Complex
biopsychosocial factors
-may experience neurobiological differences
• serotonin and dopamine
-Cultural norms
• idealize a thin appearance
-Genetics
-Biochemical factors
-Psychological factors
-Trauma from abuse or bullying
-Family dysfunction
,-Emotional needs not met
-Cultural factors
◉ 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. 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. 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. 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
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ With repeated ingestion of a drug, the drug shows decreased
effect. Increasing doses are required to achieve the effects noted
with the original administration. Answer: Tolerance
◉ State of adaptation produced with repeated administration of
certain drugs so that physical symptoms occur when the drug is
discontinued abruptly. Answer: Dependence
◉ A change in behavior caused by biochemical changes in the brain
after continued substance use characterized by preoccupation with
and repeated use of a substance despite of negative outcomes..
Answer: Addiction
◉ Physiological and psychological reactions that occur when the use
of a substance is stopped abruptly.. Answer: Withdrawal
◉ Condition following the ingestion of a substance resulting in
changes in level of consciousness, cognition, perception, judgment,
and behavior.. Answer: Intoxication
,◉ Feeding and Eating Disorders Background. Answer: -severe,
persistent disturbances in eating behaviors
-approx. 9% of pop. in U.S.
• costing $64.7 billion per year
-second deadliest mental health condition, after opioid overdoses
• approx. 10,200 deaths per year
-typically develop in adolescence or young adulthood
-more common in women
-serious physical effects, contribute to psychological distress,
disruptions in social functioning
◉ Feeding and Eating Disorders Risk Factors. Answer: -Complex
biopsychosocial factors
-may experience neurobiological differences
• serotonin and dopamine
-Cultural norms
• idealize a thin appearance
-Genetics
-Biochemical factors
-Psychological factors
-Trauma from abuse or bullying
-Family dysfunction
,-Emotional needs not met
-Cultural factors
◉ 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. 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. 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. 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
