Question 1

Which of the following is not an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Withdrawing from family and friends
B)   Cooking a large meal for others, but not eating it
C)   Sedentary behavior, no interest in exercise
D)   Becoming irritable and hostileE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The best long-term success in anorexia nervosa treatment has been with

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A)   hospitalization and feeding via a tube.
B)   a multidisciplinary team approach with health care providers.
C)   scare tactics.
D)   outpatient treatment.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The low blood potassium levels seen among people with eating disorders may cause

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A)   lack of appetite.
B)   high blood pressure.
C)   heart rhythm disturbances.
D)   swelling of the salivary glands.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is a physiological change often associated with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Excessive sweating
B)   Swollen salivary glands
C)   Decreased heart rate
D)   High blood pressureE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by

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A)   hyperactivity.
B)   compulsive eating.
C)   purging, including laxatives and diuretics.
D)   psychological denial of appetite.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) D

Question 6

Adolescent girls with diabetes may engage in a pattern of disordered eating commonly called diabulimia. This involves

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A)   intentionally skipping insulin doses to avoid weight gain.
B)   overdosing on insulin to induce weight loss.
C)   severely restricting carbohydrate intake to avoid weight gain.
D)   purging excess calories by self-induced vomiting.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following are potential effects of refeeding during the initial treatment of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feelings of fullness and abdominal bloating
B)   Increased body temperature
C)   Dangerous changes in electrolyte balance in the blood
D)   All of these are potential effects of refeeding.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

For a person with anorexia nervosa, when is total hospitalization necessary?

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-mutilation or threats of suicide
B)   Missing one or more menstrual periods (for women) 
C)   Body weight falls below 85% of expected weight
D)   Growth of lanugoE) C) and D)
F) None of the above A

Question 9

Low blood levels of ________ can lead to disturbances in heart rhythm, a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium
B)   sodium
C)   chloride
D)   glucoseE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

The only drug approved by FDA for treatment of bulimia nervosa is

Accepted Answer

A)   fluoxetine (Prozac®) .
B)   duloxetine (Cymbalta®) .
C)   topiramate (Topamax®) .
D)   lorcaserin (Belviq®) .E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

For a person who engages in binge eating, typical binge foods include

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A)   high-protein foods, such as tuna, chicken, and steak.
B)   a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
C)   cakes, cookies, doughnuts, and ice cream.
D)   sugar-free items, such as artificially sweetened gelatin, candy, and soft drinks.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is not an example of a compensatory behavior used by people with eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bingeing on high-energy snack foods
B)   Self-induced vomiting
C)   Excessive exercise
D)   Misuse of laxativesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following is a useful approach in the nutritional therapy of a person with bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alternate-day fasting
B)   Keeping a daily food diary
C)   Eating alone
D)   Providing strict food rules to control eatingE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Nutritional therapy for people with anorexia nervosa aims to slowly increase body weight to achieve a BMI of at least

Accepted Answer

A)   15 kg/m2.
B)   20 kg/m2.
C)   25 kg/m2.
D)   30 kg/m2.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 15

Successful treatment for bulimia nervosa usually lasts at least

Accepted Answer

A)   4 weeks.
B)   8 weeks.
C)   16 weeks.
D)   32 weeks.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Coping with stress by not eating is the typical pattern of

Accepted Answer

A)   anorexia nervosa.
B)   bulimia nervosa.
C)   binge eating disorder.
D)   night eating syndrome.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g., tooth decay, stomach ulcers, and esophageal tears)  arise as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)   vomiting to purge excess calories.
B)   low blood calcium levels.
C)   low blood potassium levels.
D)   laxative abuse.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is true about the bingeing behavior of a person with bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Violation of rigid food rules can initiate a binge.
B)   Binges most often occur during the morning.
C)   Binges usually last 15 to 30 minutes.
D)   Accomplishing a personal goal usually initiates a binge.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The hormonal changes associated with cessation of menstruation increase the risk of ________ among women with eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoporosis
B)   hyperglycemia
C)   hypertension
D)   anemiaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

________ is an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, which leads to significantly low body weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   Anorexia nervosa
B)   Bulimia nervosa
C)   Purging disorder
D)   Binge eating disorderE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Exam 11: Eating Disorders

Which of the following is not an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa?

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The best long-term success in anorexia nervosa treatment has been with

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The low blood potassium levels seen among people with eating disorders may cause

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Which of the following is a physiological change often associated with anorexia nervosa?

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by

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Adolescent girls with diabetes may engage in a pattern of disordered eating commonly called diabulimia. This involves

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Which of the following are potential effects of refeeding during the initial treatment of anorexia nervosa?

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For a person with anorexia nervosa, when is total hospitalization necessary?

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Low blood levels of ________ can lead to disturbances in heart rhythm, a leading cause of death among people with eating disorders.

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The only drug approved by FDA for treatment of bulimia nervosa is

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For a person who engages in binge eating, typical binge foods include

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Which of the following is not an example of a compensatory behavior used by people with eating disorders?

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Which of the following is a useful approach in the nutritional therapy of a person with bulimia nervosa?

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Nutritional therapy for people with anorexia nervosa aims to slowly increase body weight to achieve a BMI of at least

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Successful treatment for bulimia nervosa usually lasts at least

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Coping with stress by not eating is the typical pattern of

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Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g., tooth decay, stomach ulcers, and esophageal tears) arise as a result of

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Which of the following is true about the bingeing behavior of a person with bulimia nervosa?

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The hormonal changes associated with cessation of menstruation increase the risk of ________ among women with eating disorders.

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________ is an eating disorder characterized by extreme restriction of energy intake relative to requirements, which leads to significantly low body weight.

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