Question 1

A 16-year-old girl who severely restricts her food intake because she is fearful of becoming obese, even though her BMI is less than expected for her age, may be diagnosed with

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A)   anorexia nervosa.
B)   bulimia nervosa.
C)   female athlete triad.
D)   orthorexia.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, distorted body image, and an extreme fear of obesity and weight gain is

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

Question 3

Mild and short-term changes in eating patterns that occur in relation to a stressful event, an illness, or a desire to modify one's diet for a variety of health and personal appearance reasons are classified as

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A)   disordered eating.
B)   eating disorders.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 4

One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is

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A)   drug abuse.
B)   denial of the problem.
C)   rationalization of the problem.
D)   high self-esteem.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is a useful approach in psychological therapy for a person with anorexia nervosa?

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A)   Family-based therapy
B)   Joining a support group
C)   Cognitive behavioral therapy
D)   All of these are useful approaches in psychological therapy for anorexia nervosa.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Individuals with anorexia nervosa

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A)   tend to be between 25 and 35 years of age.
B)   tend to be adolescent and early adult girls.
C)   usually acknowledge the existence of their disease.
D)   see themselves as thin even though they are fat.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

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A)   extreme dieting.
B)   a history of sexual abuse.
C)   binge drinking.
D)   perfectionism.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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A)   For women, missing three or more menstrual periods in a row
B)   Consuming more than 25% of daily food intake after dinner
C)   Lack of appetite in the evening
D)   Repeated use of unsafe methods to prevent weight gain (e.g., self-induced vomiting) E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Downy hair that grows on the body to protect against heat loss is called

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A)   lanugo.
B)   alopecia.
C)   hypothyroidism.
D)   amenorrhea.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is true about purging behaviors related to bulimia?

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A)   There are no medical risks to purging.
B)   After many months of purging, it gets more difficult to purge.
C)   After vomiting, many calories from the food eaten are still absorbed.
D)   Few kilocalories are absorbed when laxatives are used as a purging technique.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A disorder characterized by frequent, secretive bingeing, often followed by purging, is

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A)   bulimia nervosa.
B)   anorexia nervosa.
C)   binge eating disorder.
D)   female athlete triad.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

________ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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A)   Orthorexia
B)   Diabulimia
C)   Reverse anorexia
D)   Atypical anorexia nervosaE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Cessation of menstruation is most common among women with

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

Question 14

What is a serious, long-term health consequence of absent or irregular menstrual periods among women of childbearing age?

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A)   Bone loss
B)   Muscle tears
C)   Esophageal bleeding
D)   DehydrationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis?

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A)   Female anorexia
B)   Female bulimia
C)   Female athlete triad
D)   Binge eating disorderE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

If you suspect that a friend has an eating disorder, you should

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A)   encourage your friend to seek professional help.
B)   provide your friend with a calorie-controlled diet plan.
C)   ignore the behavior.
D)   direct your friend to pro-Ana or pro-Mia websites.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 11: Eating Disorders

Mild and short-term changes in eating patterns that occur in relation to a stressful event, an illness, or a desire to modify one's diet for a variety of health and personal appearance reasons are classified as

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Which of the following is true about purging behaviors related to bulimia?

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A disorder characterized by frequent, secretive bingeing, often followed by purging, is

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What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis?

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What is a serious, long-term health consequence of absent or irregular menstrual periods among women of childbearing age?

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________ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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If you suspect that a friend has an eating disorder, you should

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A disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, distorted body image, and an extreme fear of obesity and weight gain is

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Cessation of menstruation is most common among women with

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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Individuals with anorexia nervosa

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Downy hair that grows on the body to protect against heat loss is called

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Which of the following is a useful approach in psychological therapy for a person with anorexia nervosa?

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A 16-year-old girl who severely restricts her food intake because she is fearful of becoming obese, even though her BMI is less than expected for her age, may be diagnosed with

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One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is

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The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

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Exam 11: Eating Disorders

Mild and short-term changes in eating patterns that occur in relation to a stressful event, an illness, or a desire to modify one's diet for a variety of health and personal appearance reasons are classified as

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Which of the following is true about purging behaviors related to bulimia?

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A disorder characterized by frequent, secretive bingeing, often followed by purging, is

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What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis?

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What is a serious, long-term health consequence of absent or irregular menstrual periods among women of childbearing age?

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________ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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If you suspect that a friend has an eating disorder, you should

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A disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, distorted body image, and an extreme fear of obesity and weight gain is

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Which of the following is a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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