NR606 WEEK 6 EXAM STUDY
GUIDE / QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
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,1. Types of Feeding and Eating Disorders ANSWERS -Anorexia nervosa
-Bulimia nervosa
-Binge eating disorder
-Pica
-avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
2. With repeated ingestion of a drug, the drug shows decreased effect. In- creasing doses are required to
achieve the effects noted with the original administration. ANSWERS Tolerance
3. State of adaptation produced with repeated administration of certain drugs so that physical symptoms occur
when the drug is discontinued abruptly. ANSWERS - Dependence
4. 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. ANSWERS Addiction
5. Physiological and psychological reactions that occur when the use of a substance is stopped abruptly.
ANSWERS Withdrawal
6. Condition following the ingestion of a substance resulting in changes in level of consciousness, cognition,
perception, judgment, and behavior. ANSWERS Intox- ication
7. Feeding and Eating Disorders Background ANSWERS -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
8. Feeding and Eating Disorders Risk Factors ANSWERS -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
9. 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 ANSWERS having a close relative with an eating disorder
weight stigma in the culture trauma
intense family expectations related to physical appearance
Rationale ANSWERS 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.
10. 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
ANSWERS perfectionism low self-esteem
Rationale ANSWERS Clients with eating disorders sometimes present with a negative, subjec- tive appraisal of themselves
perfectionism, body image dissatisfaction, and a history of an anxiety disorder.
, 11. Anorexia Nervosa ANSWERS -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
12. Anorexia Nervosa DSM-5-TR dx ANSWERS requires each of the following ANSWERS
-restriction of intake leads to significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physica
health
-intense fear of gaining weight or of becoming fat or persistent behavior that inter- feres 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
13. severity of anorexia nervosa ANSWERS based on BMI ANSWERS
-Mild ANSWERS Less than or equal to 17 kg/m2
-Moderate ANSWERS BMI 16 to 16.99 kg/m2
-Severe ANSWERS 15 to 15.99 kg/m2
-Extreme ANSWERS Less than 15 kg/m2
14. anorexia nervosa medical complications ANSWERS 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, dys- phagia
-Renal & Electrolytes
• Decreased GFR; diuresis, hyponatremia, dehydration
-Pulmonary
• dyspnea, pneumonia
-Hematologic
GUIDE / QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE (
BEST FOR REVISION )!!!
,1. Types of Feeding and Eating Disorders ANSWERS -Anorexia nervosa
-Bulimia nervosa
-Binge eating disorder
-Pica
-avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID)
2. With repeated ingestion of a drug, the drug shows decreased effect. In- creasing doses are required to
achieve the effects noted with the original administration. ANSWERS Tolerance
3. State of adaptation produced with repeated administration of certain drugs so that physical symptoms occur
when the drug is discontinued abruptly. ANSWERS - Dependence
4. 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. ANSWERS Addiction
5. Physiological and psychological reactions that occur when the use of a substance is stopped abruptly.
ANSWERS Withdrawal
6. Condition following the ingestion of a substance resulting in changes in level of consciousness, cognition,
perception, judgment, and behavior. ANSWERS Intox- ication
7. Feeding and Eating Disorders Background ANSWERS -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
8. Feeding and Eating Disorders Risk Factors ANSWERS -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
9. 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 ANSWERS having a close relative with an eating disorder
weight stigma in the culture trauma
intense family expectations related to physical appearance
Rationale ANSWERS 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.
10. 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
ANSWERS perfectionism low self-esteem
Rationale ANSWERS Clients with eating disorders sometimes present with a negative, subjec- tive appraisal of themselves
perfectionism, body image dissatisfaction, and a history of an anxiety disorder.
, 11. Anorexia Nervosa ANSWERS -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
12. Anorexia Nervosa DSM-5-TR dx ANSWERS requires each of the following ANSWERS
-restriction of intake leads to significantly low body weight in the context of age, sex, developmental trajectory, and physica
health
-intense fear of gaining weight or of becoming fat or persistent behavior that inter- feres 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
13. severity of anorexia nervosa ANSWERS based on BMI ANSWERS
-Mild ANSWERS Less than or equal to 17 kg/m2
-Moderate ANSWERS BMI 16 to 16.99 kg/m2
-Severe ANSWERS 15 to 15.99 kg/m2
-Extreme ANSWERS Less than 15 kg/m2
14. anorexia nervosa medical complications ANSWERS 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, dys- phagia
-Renal & Electrolytes
• Decreased GFR; diuresis, hyponatremia, dehydration
-Pulmonary
• dyspnea, pneumonia
-Hematologic
