21 Questions
What is the typical age of onset for bulimia nervosa?
18 or 19 years old
When does binge eating frequently begin for individuals with bulimia nervosa?
During or after dieting
What type of foods do clients with bulimia nervosa often choose during restrictive eating?
Low-calorie foods
What percentage of clients with bulimia are estimated to be untreated?
25% or more
What percentage of clients with bulimia had full recovery according to a study by Call et al. in 2017?
45%
What percentage of fully recovered clients with bulimia tend to relapse?
30%
What is the estimated death rate from bulimia?
3% or less
How are most clients with bulimia treated?
Outpatient basis
What type of clients tend to have poorer outcomes in bulimia treatment?
Clients with a comorbid personality disorder
Where do clients with bulimia nervosa often store food to hide their eating behavior?
In their cars, desks, or secret locations around the house
What is the most effective treatment for bulimia?
Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
When is hospital admission indicated for bulimia?
When binging and purging behaviors are out of control and the client's medical status is compromised
What is the typical weight status of most clients with bulimia?
Near-normal weight
What is the primary contribution of medications in treating bulimia?
Treating comorbid disorders frequently seen with bulimia
What is the focus of strategies designed to change the client’s thinking and actions about food in CBT?
Interrupting the cycle of dieting, binging, and purging
What has been found to be effective in addition to traditionally delivered CBT for treating bulimia?
Web-based CBT, including face time with a therapist
What type of therapy has been found to be promising and highly acceptable to user groups for eating disorder self-management?
Smartphone applications (apps)
What is the primary focus of psychopharmacological treatment for bulimia?
Effectiveness of medications, primarily antidepressants
What is the outcome of most positive results from antidepressants in treating bulimia?
Short term
What is the common weight status of clients with bulimia?
Near-normal weight
What is the primary focus of CBT for bulimia?
Interrupting the cycle of dieting, binging, and purging
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