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Questions and Answers
What age range does anorexia nervosa typically begin?
What age range does anorexia nervosa typically begin?
- Between 18 and 22 years
- Between 22 and 26 years
- Between 10 and 14 years
- Between 14 and 18 years (correct)
What percentage of clients with anorexia achieve full recovery?
What percentage of clients with anorexia achieve full recovery?
- 50% to 70%
- 10% to 20%
- 20% to 40%
- 30% to 50% (correct)
What are clients with anorexia six times more likely to die from compared to the general population?
What are clients with anorexia six times more likely to die from compared to the general population?
- Accidents
- Medical complications or suicide (correct)
- Heart disease
- Cancer
What behavior puts clients with anorexia at a higher risk for medical complications?
What behavior puts clients with anorexia at a higher risk for medical complications?
Which type of therapy has been even more successful than CBT for treating anorexia nervosa?
Which type of therapy has been even more successful than CBT for treating anorexia nervosa?
What are some complications related to weight loss in eating disorders?
What are some complications related to weight loss in eating disorders?
Which type of therapy may be beneficial for families of clients younger than 18 years with anorexia nervosa?
Which type of therapy may be beneficial for families of clients younger than 18 years with anorexia nervosa?
What are major life-threatening complications that indicate the need for hospital admission in anorexia nervosa?
What are major life-threatening complications that indicate the need for hospital admission in anorexia nervosa?
What is a complication related to purging in eating disorders?
What is a complication related to purging in eating disorders?
What is the focus of medical management for anorexia nervosa?
What is the focus of medical management for anorexia nervosa?
What are treatment settings for anorexia nervosa based on?
What are treatment settings for anorexia nervosa based on?
What can be effective in preventing relapse and improving overall outcomes for anorexia nervosa clients?
What can be effective in preventing relapse and improving overall outcomes for anorexia nervosa clients?
What may be indicated for clients with anorexia nervosa in some circumstances, focusing on coping skills, self-esteem, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationships, and assertiveness?
What may be indicated for clients with anorexia nervosa in some circumstances, focusing on coping skills, self-esteem, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationships, and assertiveness?
What can family-based early intervention prevent in anorexia nervosa?
What can family-based early intervention prevent in anorexia nervosa?
What are complications related to purging in eating disorders?
What are complications related to purging in eating disorders?
What is a major life-threatening complication that indicates the need for hospital admission in anorexia nervosa?
What is a major life-threatening complication that indicates the need for hospital admission in anorexia nervosa?
Study Notes
Medical Complications and Treatment of Eating Disorders
- Medical complications of eating disorders affect multiple body systems including musculoskeletal, metabolic, cardiac, gastrointestinal, reproductive, dermatologic, hematologic, and neuropsychiatric.
- Complications related to weight loss include loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, and decreased insulin sensitivity.
- Complications related to purging (vomiting and laxative abuse) include electrolyte abnormalities, salivary gland and pancreas inflammation, esophageal and gastric erosion or rupture, and dental erosion.
- Anorexia nervosa clients can be resistant, uninterested, and deny their problems, making them difficult to treat.
- Treatment settings for anorexia nervosa include inpatient specialty eating disorder units, partial hospitalization or day treatment programs, and outpatient therapy, depending on the severity of the illness and comorbid conditions.
- Major life-threatening complications that indicate the need for hospital admission include severe fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic imbalances; cardiovascular complications; severe weight loss; and risk for suicide.
- Medical management focuses on weight restoration, nutritional rehabilitation, rehydration, and correction of electrolyte imbalances, with severely malnourished clients possibly requiring total parenteral nutrition or tube feedings.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can be effective in preventing relapse and improving overall outcomes for anorexia nervosa clients.
- Family therapy may be beneficial for families of clients younger than 18 years and can help resolve family issues and improve communication.
- Individual therapy for clients with anorexia nervosa may be indicated in some circumstances, focusing on coping skills, self-esteem, self-acceptance, interpersonal relationships, and assertiveness.
- Enhanced cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT-E) has been even more successful than CBT for treating anorexia nervosa.
- Family-based early intervention can prevent future exacerbation of anorexia when families are able to participate effectively.
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Test your knowledge of the medical complications and treatment of eating disorders with this informative quiz. Learn about the various body systems affected by eating disorders, complications related to weight loss and purging, treatment settings, medical management, and effective therapeutic approaches. Master the essential information for providing care to individuals with anorexia nervosa and related conditions.
