General Info
Name a clinical resource that pharmacists can use to learn more about eating disorders.
APA treatment guidelines
DSM-5 Feeding and Eating Disorders
A BMI of less than or equal to _____ may suggest the presence anorexia.
17.5 kg/m^2
What is the first-line therapy for BN?
Fluoxetine
What is the only FDA-approved medication for BED?
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
Name the updated DSM-V section that combined "Eating Disorders" and "Disorders Usually First Diagnosed during Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence"
"Eating and Feeding Disorders"
What is languo?
fine hairs
Which type of behavior describes compensatory exercise.
Non-purging type
Define an episode of binge eating
1. Eating an amount of food more than what most people would eat
2. Lack of self control
List two differences between eating and feeding disorders
1. [Presence of body dysmorphia] Eating disorders involve body dysmorphia/distorted body image; feeding disorders do not
2. [age group affected] Feeding disorders primarily affect infants and children
What is the primary electrolyte deficiency in refeeding syndrome?
Hypophosphatemia
Your patient experiences 6 episodes of inappropriate compensatory behavior per week. Classify the severity.
Moderate
What is the major differentiation from bulimia nervosa?
No compensatory purging
Name a screening method used for eating disorders.
SCOFF Questionnaire
Screening for Disordered Eating
Eating Disorder Screening for Primary Care
What is the initial refeeding protocol for weight restoration (kcal/day)?
1,500 to 2,000
What are two key goals of BN treatment?
2. Prevent relapse
What is the generic for Qsymia?
Topiramate/phentermine
What is the blood pressure and BMI considerations for hospitalization in adults
1. BP < 90/60 mmHg
2. BMI < 15 mg/m^2
Name 3 psychotherapies that demonstrate similar efficacies in AN management.
1. SSCM
2. CBT
3. IPT
Which treatment is reserved for patients with who also have bipolar depression?
Topiramate