Bulimia Nervosa
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What is the typical age of onset for bulimia nervosa?

  • 20 or 21 years old
  • 18 or 19 years old (correct)
  • 22 or 23 years old
  • 16 or 17 years old
  • When does binge eating frequently begin for individuals with bulimia nervosa?

  • During late adulthood
  • During teenage years
  • During childhood
  • During or after dieting (correct)
  • What type of foods do clients with bulimia nervosa often choose during restrictive eating?

  • Fatty foods
  • Low-calorie foods (correct)
  • Sugary foods
  • High-calorie foods
  • What percentage of clients with bulimia are estimated to be untreated?

    <p>25% or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of clients with bulimia had full recovery according to a study by Call et al. in 2017?

    <p>45%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of fully recovered clients with bulimia tend to relapse?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated death rate from bulimia?

    <p>3% or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are most clients with bulimia treated?

    <p>Outpatient basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clients tend to have poorer outcomes in bulimia treatment?

    <p>Clients with a comorbid personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do clients with bulimia nervosa often store food to hide their eating behavior?

    <p>In their cars, desks, or secret locations around the house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective treatment for bulimia?

    <p>Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy (CBT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is hospital admission indicated for bulimia?

    <p>When binging and purging behaviors are out of control and the client's medical status is compromised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical weight status of most clients with bulimia?

    <p>Near-normal weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary contribution of medications in treating bulimia?

    <p>Treating comorbid disorders frequently seen with bulimia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of strategies designed to change the client’s thinking and actions about food in CBT?

    <p>Interrupting the cycle of dieting, binging, and purging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been found to be effective in addition to traditionally delivered CBT for treating bulimia?

    <p>Web-based CBT, including face time with a therapist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of therapy has been found to be promising and highly acceptable to user groups for eating disorder self-management?

    <p>Smartphone applications (apps)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of psychopharmacological treatment for bulimia?

    <p>Effectiveness of medications, primarily antidepressants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of most positive results from antidepressants in treating bulimia?

    <p>Short term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common weight status of clients with bulimia?

    <p>Near-normal weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of CBT for bulimia?

    <p>Interrupting the cycle of dieting, binging, and purging</p> Signup and view all the answers

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