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NU665C/ NU 665C | Women's Health Week 8
Study Guide For Exam 2 | Qs & As| Grade A|
100% Correct |(2025/ 2026 Update) Regis
What happens to amylase levels in BN? - ANS ✓Elevated amylase
is due to salivary gland hypertrophy from frequent vomiting.
A 19-year-old college student reports binge eating followed by
self-induced vomiting. Labs show hypokalemia, hypochloremia,
metabolic alkalosis, and elevated serum amylase. What is the
most likely diagnosis? - ANS ✓Bulimia Nervosa
Why does BED lead to metabolic syndrome? - ANS ✓Excess
calorie intake → weight gain → insulin resistance, high
cholesterol, and fatty liver disease.
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A 35-year-old woman presents with uncontrolled binge eating
episodes. She has hypertension, elevated glucose, and a BMI of 33.
What medication is FDA-approved for her condition? - ANS
✓Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse).
Why do non-Western cultures present differently? - ANS ✓Less
focus on body image concerns.
Eating disorders may manifest as GI complaints or food avoidance
rather than a desire to be thin.
🔹 How does gender affect eating disorder diagnosis? - ANS
✓Men are often underdiagnosed due to stigma.
More common in athletes, bodybuilders, and wrestlers.
A 25-year-old male wrestler presents with binge eating, excessive
exercise, and dehydration. He denies body image concerns. His
BMI is normal. What should you consider? - ANS ✓Eating
disorder related to weight-class sports (BN or BED).
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NU665C
NU665C/ NU 665C | Women's Health Week 8
Study Guide For Exam 2 | Qs & As| Grade A|
100% Correct |(2025/ 2026 Update) Regis
What happens to amylase levels in BN? - ANS ✓Elevated amylase
is due to salivary gland hypertrophy from frequent vomiting.
A 19-year-old college student reports binge eating followed by
self-induced vomiting. Labs show hypokalemia, hypochloremia,
metabolic alkalosis, and elevated serum amylase. What is the
most likely diagnosis? - ANS ✓Bulimia Nervosa
Why does BED lead to metabolic syndrome? - ANS ✓Excess
calorie intake → weight gain → insulin resistance, high
cholesterol, and fatty liver disease.
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A 35-year-old woman presents with uncontrolled binge eating
episodes. She has hypertension, elevated glucose, and a BMI of 33.
What medication is FDA-approved for her condition? - ANS
✓Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse).
Why do non-Western cultures present differently? - ANS ✓Less
focus on body image concerns.
Eating disorders may manifest as GI complaints or food avoidance
rather than a desire to be thin.
🔹 How does gender affect eating disorder diagnosis? - ANS
✓Men are often underdiagnosed due to stigma.
More common in athletes, bodybuilders, and wrestlers.
A 25-year-old male wrestler presents with binge eating, excessive
exercise, and dehydration. He denies body image concerns. His
BMI is normal. What should you consider? - ANS ✓Eating
disorder related to weight-class sports (BN or BED).
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