Daignostic criteria of BN included BE and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occurring, on
average, at least twice a week for 2 months T F - answer-F BN and BED changed to once a week over a 3
month period
Excessive exercise, alexithymia, and BPD are considered suicide risk factors in clients with ED T. F. -
answer-T
which of the following traits are common in AN - answer-wt loss, amenorrhea, irritability,headache
dizzy, polyuria, cyanotic (bluish color to skin from poor circulation) and cold hands and feet,
hypercholesterolemia, long QT waves, low WBC, low LH, FSH, estradiol, testosterone ( after puberty)
two neurotransmitters play a significant role in the etiology of an ED - answer-serotonin and dopamine
According to DSM V which of the following is NOT true of BN - answer-BE and compensatory behaviors
both occur on avg at least once a month for three months
ARFID is an ED associated with all but one of the following - answer-avoidance of foods based on fear of
weight gain and calorie intake
Not a symptom of AN - answer-Tachycardia
many clinical features of depression are not related to the results of starvation - answer-F
the highest risk of relapse in a patient with AN isa t what % IBW - answer-90%
Selft help forms of CBT are not considered effective in treating BED - answer-F
which statement about comorbidities associated with ED is inaccurate - answer-OCD is twice as likely in
clients with BED
,ED is 2nd most Lethal among psychiatric illness - answer-t
DSM-5 which of the following does NOT belong in a patient with AN - answer-the presence of
amenorrhea in premenarcheal females
office share, wants to transport files each week; violating which standard of ethics - answer-
BED is currently not a discrete diagnosis - answer-F
client starts therapy with John; then discloses working with another therapist in town that her mother
used to see but wants to work with John but doesn't want to upset mother; John should consider -
answer-providing therapy to those served by others, disclosures, multiple relationships
Environmental risk factor for BED is - answer-low socioeconomic group
you work in an outpatient practice and your client is unable to eat any meals or snacks w/o supervision;
recommended level of care? - answer-partial hospitalization
in individuals with BED, the BE episodes may NOT be associated with eating when hungry - answer-T
High impulsivity is a trait that is more strongly linked to AN - answer-F
DSM 5 which of the following does NOT belong in a patient with AN - answer-the presence of
amenorrhea in premenarcheal females
2 types of self help interventions are pure interventions and guided interventions - answer-T
Only medication that has regulatory approval for use in ED treatment - answer-Prozac
, self help forms of CBT are not considered effective in treating binge eating disorder - answer-F
A self-report 26 item questionnaire of symptoms, causes and characteristics of eating disorders useful in
screening for ED risks and most appropriate for individuals > 16 yo's - answer-Eating Attitudes Test (EAT)
Eating Disorders Examination (EDE) - answer-28 self reported questionnaire; 14 yo and up assess range
and severity of features for ED eating disorder using 4 subscales (Restraint, Eating Concern, Shape
Concern and Weight Concern) and a global score.
- answer-
Psyschological testing - answer-SCL-90, MMPI, Beck Depression scale
body weight below 85% of normal for age, ht., and gender is a medical diagnosis ___________________
- answer-metabolic starvation
the most common type of compensatory behavior in BN is laxative abuse - answer-F
Norepinephrie, dopamine and serotonin are neurotransmitter systems involved in the regulation of
feeding behavior and weight control - answer-T
Factors that appear to positively influence self-injury include previous suicide attempt and what
additional factor - answer-depression, impulsivity, OCD
Rumination disorder is the persistent eating of non -nutritive or non-food substances that are not part of
a culturally supported practice over a period of at least one a month - answer-F
In AN, which is true regarding co-occurring psychiatric illnesses - answer-Approximately 80% have at
least one co occurring disorder
according to the dsm5 which of the following is NOT true of BN - answer-the binge eating and
compensatory behaviors both occur on average at least once a month for 3 months