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What environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of developing anorexia nervosa?
What environmental factor is associated with an increased risk of developing anorexia nervosa?
- Urban living conditions
- Cultural emphasis on thinness (correct)
- Access to healthcare facilities
- Family support dynamics
Which of the following is considered a physiological feature associated with anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following is considered a physiological feature associated with anorexia nervosa?
- Amenorrhea (correct)
- Elevated blood pressure
- Weight gain
- Increased heart rate
Which of the following signifies a genetic risk factor for anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following signifies a genetic risk factor for anorexia nervosa?
- Low social support
- Increased risk among first-degree relatives (correct)
- Cognitive behavioral traits
- Substance abuse in family
What cardiac abnormality is often associated with anorexia nervosa?
What cardiac abnormality is often associated with anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following is a common clinical feature of anorexia nervosa?
What is a metabolic consequence of eating disorders?
What is a metabolic consequence of eating disorders?
Which diagnostic marker is associated with hypochloremic alkalosis?
Which diagnostic marker is associated with hypochloremic alkalosis?
Which symptom is NOT a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa according to DSM-5?
Which symptom is NOT a diagnostic criterion for anorexia nervosa according to DSM-5?
What characterizes severe anorexia nervosa in adults based on BMI?
What characterizes severe anorexia nervosa in adults based on BMI?
What hematological abnormality might be observed in individuals with eating disorders?
What hematological abnormality might be observed in individuals with eating disorders?
Which of the following is a gastrointestinal consequence of eating disorders?
Which of the following is a gastrointestinal consequence of eating disorders?
Which hormonal change is commonly observed in eating disorders?
Which hormonal change is commonly observed in eating disorders?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the criteria for diagnosing anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following does NOT contribute to the criteria for diagnosing anorexia nervosa?
What characterizes the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?
What characterizes the restricting type of anorexia nervosa?
At what peak age does anorexia nervosa typically onset?
At what peak age does anorexia nervosa typically onset?
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating/purging type anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of binge-eating/purging type anorexia nervosa?
What is a common psychological trait associated with anorexia nervosa?
What is a common psychological trait associated with anorexia nervosa?
What eating disorder shares overlapping features with anorexia nervosa?
What eating disorder shares overlapping features with anorexia nervosa?
The binge-eating/purging type of anorexia nervosa includes which of the following behaviors?
The binge-eating/purging type of anorexia nervosa includes which of the following behaviors?
What is a common demographic characteristic of individuals affected by anorexia nervosa?
What is a common demographic characteristic of individuals affected by anorexia nervosa?
Which statement about anorexia nervosa is true?
Which statement about anorexia nervosa is true?
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Anorexia Nervosa Risk Factors
Anorexia Nervosa Risk Factors
Increased risk of anorexia nervosa is linked to genetics, temperament, and environment. Individuals with certain temperaments or those experiencing cultural influences valuing thinness face higher risks. Hobbies/professions emphasizing thinness may also contribute.
Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms
Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms
Symptoms of anorexia nervosa include weight loss, amenorrhea, hypothyroidism, constipation, cold intolerance, lethargy, bradycardia, lanugo, hypotension, and possible osteopenia/osteoporosis. Potential cardiac issues may arise.
Anorexia Nervosa Endocrine Effects
Anorexia Nervosa Endocrine Effects
Anorexia nervosa impacts the endocrine system leading to pubertal delays/arrest, growth problems, and a euthyroid state.
Cardiac Issues in AN
Cardiac Issues in AN
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Genetic Risk for AN
Genetic Risk for AN
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Anorexia Nervosa Criteria
Anorexia Nervosa Criteria
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Anorexia Nervosa Severity
Anorexia Nervosa Severity
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Metabolic Consequences (Eating Disorders)
Metabolic Consequences (Eating Disorders)
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Hematological Consequences (Eating Disorders)
Hematological Consequences (Eating Disorders)
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Gastrointestinal Consequences (Eating Disorders)
Gastrointestinal Consequences (Eating Disorders)
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Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia
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Increased Cortisol
Increased Cortisol
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Low Gonadotropins
Low Gonadotropins
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What are the two core eating disorders?
What are the two core eating disorders?
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What is the primary characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
What is the primary characteristic of Anorexia Nervosa?
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What is the peak age of onset for Anorexia Nervosa?
What is the peak age of onset for Anorexia Nervosa?
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What are the two subtypes of Anorexia Nervosa?
What are the two subtypes of Anorexia Nervosa?
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What characterizes the Restricting Type of Anorexia?
What characterizes the Restricting Type of Anorexia?
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What characterizes the Binge-Eating/Purging Type of Anorexia?
What characterizes the Binge-Eating/Purging Type of Anorexia?
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What is the commonality amongst individuals with eating disorders?
What is the commonality amongst individuals with eating disorders?
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What are possible triggers for Anorexia Nervosa?
What are possible triggers for Anorexia Nervosa?
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Study Notes
Eating Disorders Overview
- Eating disorders are characterized by abnormal eating patterns
- Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have overlapping features
- 90% of those affected are female
Anorexia Nervosa
- Intense fear of weight gain
- Overvaluation of thinness
- Distorted body image
- Severe calorie restriction
- Low body weight
- Peak age of onset: 15-19 years
- Often precipitated by dieting or increased exercise
- Often associated with obsessive-compulsive traits
- Two types:
- Restricting type: Weight loss through diet, fasting, or excessive exercise
- Binge-eating/purging type: Eating binges followed by purging, such as self-induced vomiting, use of laxatives, enemas or diuretics.
- Diagnostic criteria (DSM-5):
- Restriction of energy intake relative to needs
- Intense fear of gaining weight
- Disturbed body image
- Minimum severity in adults is based on BMI; less than 18.5 kg/m^2
Etiology of Eating Disorders
- Temperamental: Individuals with anxiety in childhood are at increased risk
- Environmental: Cultural emphasis on thinness influences risk factors
- Genetic and Physiological: Increased risk among first-degree biological relatives; increased risk of depression and bipolar disorders
Clinical Features of Anorexia Nervosa
- Weight loss
- Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
- Cold intolerance
- Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
- Hypothyroidism
- Constipation
- Osteopenia/osteoporosis
- Extreme starvation
- Lethargy
- Lanugo (fine hair growth)
- Hypotension
- Arrhythmias
Medical Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa
- Endocrine: Pubertal delay, short stature, amenorrhea, sick euthyroid state
- Metabolic: Uremia, renal calculi, osteoporosis
- Cardiac: ECG abnormalities, T-wave inversion, ST depression, prolonged QT interval
- Gastrointestinal: Constipation, abnormal liver function tests
- Hematological: Anemia, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia
Diagnostic Markers for Anorexia Nervosa
- Hyponatremia
- Hypochloremic
- Hypokalemic alkalosis
- Arrhythmia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Transaminitis
- Leukopenia
- Normocytic, normochromic anemia
- Elevated BUN
Bulimia Nervosa
- Binge eating combined with behaviors to counteract weight gain
- Purging behaviors include laxatives, enemas, diuretics, self-induced vomiting, and fasting
- Peak onset typically in late adolescence or early adulthood (20-24 years)
- Often maintained at normal or slightly overweight weight
- More common than anorexia nervosa.
Etiology of Bulimia Nervosa
- Multifactorial: Similar factors as anorexia, including genetics and social theories
- Childhood Trauma: Childhood obesity and early pubertal maturation increase risk
- Genetic and Physiological: Increased risk among biological relatives with other disorders like depression and bipolar
Clinical Features of Bulimia Nervosa
- Near-normal weight
- Morbid fear of fatness
- Self-induced vomiting
- Binge eating
- Calluses on knuckles
- Parotid gland enlargement
- Pitted teeth
- Dental erosion
Medical Consequences of Bulimia Nervosa
- Endocrine: Parotid gland hypertrophy
- Metabolic: Metabolic alkalosis, electrolyte disturbances (K+, Cl−)
- Gastrointestinal: Mallory-Weiss syndrome
Diagnostic Markers for Bulimia Nervosa
- Hypochloremic, hypokalemic alkalosis
- Metabolic acidosis
- Elevated bicarbonate
- Hypernatremia
- Increased BUN
- Increased amylase
- Altered thyroid hormone
- Esophagitis
Management of Eating Disorders
- Nutritional rehabilitation: Food as the best medicine
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy: (CBT)
- Family therapy
- Medication: Antidepressants (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine
- Olanzapine for adults
- Maudsley approach (family-based treatment)
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of eating disorders, focusing on anorexia nervosa, its characteristics, diagnostic criteria, and underlying factors. Understand the complexities surrounding these conditions as well as their prevalence and impact on individuals, particularly among females.
