NU 665C WEEK 10 STUDY GUIDE
FOR EXAM 2 UPDATE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+
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A 17-year-old female with a BMI of 16 presents with
amenorrhea, lanugo, bradycardia, and severe food restriction.
What is the most likely diagnosis? - Answer: Anorexia Nervosa
(Restricting Type).
A 22-year-old college student reports binge eating followed by
self-induced vomiting at least twice a week for the last 4
months. Her BMI is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis? -
Answer: Bulimia Nervosa.
A 30-year-old woman has recurrent binge eating episodes
without purging. She feels guilty after eating large amounts of
food and eats even when not hungry. What is the best
pharmacologic treatment? - Answer: Lisdexamfetamine
(Vyvanse) or an SSRI.
A 9-year-old boy refuses to eat many foods due to their texture,
, leading to nutritional deficiencies and weight loss. He has no
body image concerns. What is the most likely diagnosis? -
Answer: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
🔹 Why does hypokalemia occur? - Answer: Inadequate intake +
purging (if present) = low potassium → risk for cardiac
arrhythmias.
Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
What is refeeding syndrome, and why is it dangerous? - Answer:
Occurs when a malnourished patient starts eating again.
Phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium drop suddenly → can
cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Prevention: Start feeding slowly and supplement phosphorus.
Why do AN patients have bradycardia & hypotension? - Answer:
Body conserves energy → lowers metabolism, heart rate, and
blood pressure to survive starvation.
HR < 40 bpm → may require hospitalization.
A 16-year-old girl is brought to the ED for dizziness and fainting.
Her BMI is 15.5, and vitals show HR 38 bpm, BP 88/52 mmHg.
FOR EXAM 2 UPDATE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & DETAILED
EXPLANATIONS GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
A 17-year-old female with a BMI of 16 presents with
amenorrhea, lanugo, bradycardia, and severe food restriction.
What is the most likely diagnosis? - Answer: Anorexia Nervosa
(Restricting Type).
A 22-year-old college student reports binge eating followed by
self-induced vomiting at least twice a week for the last 4
months. Her BMI is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis? -
Answer: Bulimia Nervosa.
A 30-year-old woman has recurrent binge eating episodes
without purging. She feels guilty after eating large amounts of
food and eats even when not hungry. What is the best
pharmacologic treatment? - Answer: Lisdexamfetamine
(Vyvanse) or an SSRI.
A 9-year-old boy refuses to eat many foods due to their texture,
, leading to nutritional deficiencies and weight loss. He has no
body image concerns. What is the most likely diagnosis? -
Answer: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
🔹 Why does hypokalemia occur? - Answer: Inadequate intake +
purging (if present) = low potassium → risk for cardiac
arrhythmias.
Anorexia Nervosa (AN)
What is refeeding syndrome, and why is it dangerous? - Answer:
Occurs when a malnourished patient starts eating again.
Phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium drop suddenly → can
cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias.
Prevention: Start feeding slowly and supplement phosphorus.
Why do AN patients have bradycardia & hypotension? - Answer:
Body conserves energy → lowers metabolism, heart rate, and
blood pressure to survive starvation.
HR < 40 bpm → may require hospitalization.
A 16-year-old girl is brought to the ED for dizziness and fainting.
Her BMI is 15.5, and vitals show HR 38 bpm, BP 88/52 mmHg.
