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Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders
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Psychology
Graduate
12/04/2012

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What are the typical ages of onset for AN and BN?
Definition
AN: 14-16  BN:  18-24
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Males account for what percentage with eating disorders?
Definition
5-15%
Term
What are the comorbidities?
Definition
Depression, substance abuse, anxiety disorders
Term
What are some other characteristics?
Definition
Social obstacles, suicide, death from physical complications
Term
What are genetic etiologies of AN?
Definition
Shared familial disposition
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What are Biological Etiologies for AN?
Definition
Abnormalities of neurotransmitters
Term
What are pschological/Psychodynamics?
Definition

Symptoms of unconcious conflicts (seperation issues, regression to pre-puberty, repudiation of sexual development, overcompensation of unmet oral needs)

Expression of family conflict, control issues

Term
What are Social Etiology?
Definition
Culturally influenced.  Cultural norms influence perceptions of beauty, body size, and shape
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WHat are the characteristics of AN?
Definition
Term
What are the DSM IV criteria for AN?
Definition
Refusal to maintain body weight at or above minimal normal weight of age and height, intense fear of ganing weight or becoming fat, denial of current low body weight, Amenorrhea (absence of at least 3 consectutive menstrual  cycles)
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What are the 2 types of AN?
Definition
Restricting (Without binge-eating or purging) & Binge-Eating/Purging (regularly engage in binge eating or purging behavior)
Term
What assessment is involved with AN?
Definition
Physical exam, Lab tests, EKG, Psychosocial, Menses History, Eating Attitudes Test, SCOFF, CHEAT
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What are the Hospitalization Criteria for AN?
Definition
Acute Weight loss <85% below ideal, HR 40 bpm, Temp , 36.1, BP, 80/50, Electrolyte imbalance & cardiac arrhythmia, Suicidal Ideation, Persistent sabotage or disruption of outpatient treatment, Denial of disorder, need for treatment
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What are some Nursing Diagnoses for AN?
Definition
Imbalanced Nutrition, anxiety, Disturbed Body Image, Ineffective Coping, Disturbed Thought Processes, Interrupted Family Processes
Term
What are nursing interventions regarding Refeeding?
Definition
Frequent small portions, 1-1 supervision during and after meals, Negotiate adequate food intake
Term
What need to be monitored for AN during Nursing Interventions?
Definition
Monitor VS, fluid intake/output
Term
What are some cognitive and behaviroal startegies for AN?
Definition
Interoceptive awareness, Encourage pt to recognize and assert feelings freely
Term
What are some other nursing interventions for AN?
Definition
Pt and family education, monitor for suicide, Refer to Anorexia Nervosa & Related Eating Discorders Inc.
Term
For DSM IV Criteria for BN, how often must they binge eat and have inappropriate compensatory behaviors?
Definition
on average, at least twice per week for 3 months
Term
What is Purging Type BN?
Definition
Regularly engaging in self-induced vomitting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics or enemas
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What is Non-purging type BN?
Definition
Use other inappropriate compensatory mechanisms such as fasting or excessive exercising
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What do you assess for BN?
Definition
Physical exam, Lb test, EKG, psyshosocial
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