Eating Disorders — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: _____ levels of cortisol, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), and growth hormone are seen in anorexia nervosa

Answer: Elevated

Flashcard 12: Hypersecretion of _____ hormone is usually seen in anorexia nervosa

Answer: corticotrophin-releasing

Flashcard 13: Patients with _____ eating disorder are not overly concerned about their body image

Answer: Binge-eating

Flashcard 14: In atypical anorexia nervosa, the patient will have all features of anorexia nervosa but will have normal _____.

Answer: weight

Flashcard 15: Which eating disorder is associated wiith insomnia and lack of desire of food in the morning?_____

Answer: Night eating disorder

Flashcard 16: Do patients with anorexia nervosa have a normal or reduced appetite?_____

Answer: Normal

Flashcard 17: Which eating disorder is characterised by excessive exercise?_____

Answer: Anorexia nervosa

Flashcard 18: Bulimia nervosa with comorbid mood disorders is usually treated with _____

Answer: Fluoxetine (SSRIs)

Extra: Fluoxetine is the first-line pharmacological treatment for Bulimia Nervosa. It is effective in reducing binge-purge behavior and treating comorbid depressive or anxiety symptoms. **Note:** Mood stabilizers like Carbamazepine or Lithium might be considered if there is a specific comorbid Bipolar disorder, but they are not the general "usual" treatment. **Contraindication:** Bupropion should be avoided in patients with eating disorders due to the increased risk of seizures.

Flashcard 19: _____ is the most common eating disorder.

Answer: Binge eating disorder

Flashcard 20: _____thyroidism is usually seen in anorexia nervosa

Answer: Hypo