Medications
What type of medication(s) can be habit forming
ADHD Stimulants
What does Anorexia mean?
“No appetite“
Anorexia Nervosa means what?
What describes veteran identity?
How important being a veteran is to a person’s sense of who they are
What is fictitious Disorder
Previously known as munhausen. Causing injury or illness to self for different reasons
How do you calculate BMI?
Wt in kg divided by ht in meters squared
Contraindications: COPD, ETOH, Antifungals….What two meds?
Donepezil
Memantine
What are the two types of AN?
Binge/purge
Restricting
What does PTSD stand for and what is it?
Post traumatic stress disorder. Experiencing, witnessing, or learning about a traumatic event
Prevalence of Anorexia Nervosa
More frequent in females, LGBTQ+, and increased in athletes
What is a normal BMI?
19-25
What are three of the most common SSRI’s
Fluoxetine
Escitalopram
Sertraline
What is is called when someone has severe fluid & electrolyte shifts due to malnutrition?
Refeeding syndrome
How can the risk be decreased?
Which substance use pattern is most associated with active duty military personnel?
Alcohol use, particularly binge drinking
Which is more common? Anorexia Nervosa Or Bulimia
Bulimia
What is the max dose of fluoxetine
60mg
What should you assess for when someone has recently started an SSRI
Suicide
What are common s/s of electrolyte imbalances?
Gen. fatigue, muscle cramps, diarrhea, arrhythmias, thirst
The nurse assesses a veteran diagnosed with PTSD. Which findings would be consistent with the disorder? Select all that apply.
Hypervigilance
Increased startle response
Avoidance of traumatic memories
Anhedonia
Distressing dreams
Increased need for sleep
What medication has been shown to help with eating disorders
Fluoxetine
Where does nutrition fall on Maslows?
Basic need
What class of medication is Donepezil?
Cholinesterase inhibitor
How do patients with bulimia usually present?
Of normal weight
What is an index trauma?
The worst single even or closely related multiple events that precipitate PTSD symptoms
What do you want to do when taking the weight of a patient with an eating disorder
weigh them in the same clothing with an empty bladder at the same time of day and with their back to the numbers.
Who is the best clinical instructor you’ve had so far?
Madison