Bulimia Nervosa

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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 (A)</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% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the estimated death rate from bulimia?

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

How are most clients with bulimia treated?

<p>Outpatient basis (A)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for bulimia?

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

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

<p>Near-normal weight (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of psychopharmacological treatment for bulimia?

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

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

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

What is the common weight status of clients with bulimia?

<p>Near-normal weight (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Related Documents

Bulimia Nervosa PDF

More Like This

Bulimia Nervosa Quiz
11 questions

Bulimia Nervosa Quiz

VisionaryDiscernment avatar
VisionaryDiscernment
Bulimia Nervosa
10 questions

Bulimia Nervosa

AccomplishedBixbite avatar
AccomplishedBixbite
Bulimia Nervosa Quiz
33 questions

Bulimia Nervosa Quiz

UndauntedEmpowerment avatar
UndauntedEmpowerment
Bulimia Nervosa - Erscheinungsbild und Symptome
22 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser