Anorexia Nervosa
How is Anorexia Nervosa Characterized?
Restriction of calorie intake resulting in dangerously low body weight.
How is Bulimia Nervosa Characterized?
Cycles of binge eating followed by purging (vomiting, laxatives, fasting), in an effort to prevent weight gain.
How is Binge-Eating Disorder Characterized?
Repeated binge eating episodes without purging.
What are Eating Disorders?
Mental health conditions involving abnormal eating habits, body image disturbances, and emotional distress.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Therapy aimed at modifying the patients patterns of thinking and behavior.
What Age Range Does Anorexia Nervosa Most Commonly Affect?
Adolescence and early adulthood
What is Russell's sign?
Calluses on the knuckles
What age range is binge-eating disorder most commonly associated with?
Common in adults (20s and 30s)
What are Major Risk Factors for Developing Eating Disorders?
Younger females, transgender, personality disorders, family and relationship dynamics
What is the goal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Help replace negative, distorted thoughts with positive, rational ones
In what age range is anorexia nervosa most commonly misdiagnosed as an appetite loss?
Older adults
If a patient has swelling in their cheeks that look like "chipmunk cheeks" what does that indicate?
Parotid Gland Enlargement
Name two health consequences of Binge-Eating disorder?
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular disease
- Low self esteem and depression
Name Three Comorbidities to Eating Disorders.
Diabetes, Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal and digestive issues, Cardiac problems, Bone loss, Dry skin, Brittle Nails, Hair loss, Loss of menstrual cycle.
What is Operant Conditioning?
Positive reinforcement of desired behaviors
How long should you stay with a patient with anorexia nervosa after a meal?
1 hour
Name two consequences of bulimia Nervosa?
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Tooth decay
- Esophageal damage
- Digestive issues
- Emotional distress
What is PICA?
Eating inedible objects
What are the signs that someone is developing an eating disorder?
Increase or decrease in body weight, abnormal eating habits, constant thoughts about weight and body image.
What are the three types of talk therpaies used for anorexia nervosa?
Individual therpay, group therapy, and family therapy
Name Five Criterias a Patient Needs to Meet to be Admitted to an Inpatient Facility?
- Electrolyte abnormalities
- Daytime HR under 50
- SBP under 90 mmHg
- Temp below 96F
- Below 75% of ideal body weight
- Body fat less than 10%
- Arrhythmias
- Refusal to eat
- Inadequate response to outpatient care
What is the cycle of bulimia?
Binge -> Guilt -> Purge -> Relief -> Repeat
Regurgitating and rechewing food
How many Americans experiene an eating disorder?
28 Million
What kind of nutritional counseling would you do for someone with binge-eating disorder?
Teach normal eating habits
Encourage mindful and intuitive eating
Improve nutrition knowledge
Reduce guilt and shame