Question 1

Loss of menstrual periods associated with anorexia nervosa is caused by

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A)   low body fat content.
B)   loss of lean body mass.
C)   low thyroid hormone synthesis.
D)   lanugo.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

One of the best ways to get anorexics into treatment is to

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A)   threaten them.
B)   deny the disorder.
C)   keep offering them food.
D)   have group intervention of friends and family to confront them with the problem.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Slowly increasing body weight to achieve a BMI of 20 or more is a goal in the treatment of

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A)   bulimia nervosa.
B)   anorexia nervosa.
C)   binge-eating disorder.
D)   night eating syndrome.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia overlap in some ways. In fact studies suggest that approximately _______________ percent of women diagnosed as having anorexia nervosa eventually develop bulimic symptoms

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Question 5

_______________ factors appear to play a role in anorexia nervosa as can be seen from identical twin studies

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Question 6

As anorexia nervosa progresses, _______________ appears, which is the development of downy hairs on the body.

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Question 7

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

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A)   Withdrawing from family and friends
B)   Cooking a large meal and watching others eat, but not eating themselves
C)   Sleeping often and having no interest in exercise
D)   Becoming irritable and hostileE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is the best treatment approach for binge eating disorder?

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A)   A diet that lists foods to be eaten and others to be avoided.
B)   A structured eating plan that the person eats without regard to his or her hunger signals.
C)   Teaching them not to be selfish and work at nurturing others.
D)   An eating plan that does not restrict particular foods, in which the person eats in response to hunger signals.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

All of the following are helpful for the recovery of the anorexic person except

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A)   not pursuing family therapy.
B)   using antidepressant medications.
C)   joining a self-help group.
D)   establishing a strong relationship with a supportive person.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is true about the bingeing behavior of the bulimic?

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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) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Anorexia nervosa is defined as

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A)   hyperactivity.
B)   compulsive eating.
C)   purging, including laxatives and diuretics.
D)   psychological denial of appetite.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 12

Criteria for diagnosing anorexia nervosa include all the following except

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A)   body weight 15 percent below expected.
B)   intense fear of becoming too thin.
C)   feels fat even when emaciated.
D)   amenorrhea.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

A difference between anorexics and bulimics is that

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A)   anorexics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food.
B)   bulimics exhibit denial of the disorder, whereas anorexics know their behavior is abnormal.
C)   anorexics come from loosely organized families, whereas bulimics come from overly-organized families.
D)   bulimics tend to be methodical, whereas anorexics tend to be impulsive.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Joni uses ipecac syrup to promote vomiting after her binges. All of the following are negative effects of vomiting except

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A)   tooth decay.
B)   swelling of salivary glands.
C)   stomach ulcers.
D)   high blood potassium levels, which disturb heart rhythm.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Food diaries and a regular meal plan are commonly part of the treatment for

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A)   night eating syndrome.
B)   female athlete triad.
C)   bulimia nervosa.
D)   anorexia nervosa.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

All of the following are goals for an anorexic person except

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A)   gain 2-3 pounds per week.
B)   a slow rate of weight gain.
C)   for weight to exceed 90 percent of pre-illness weight.
D)   keep activity at a high level.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

The slower basal metabolism that occurs as a consequence of anorexia nervosa is caused by decreased synthesis of _______________ hormone.

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Question 19

In anorexia nervosa, low blood potassium levels are associated with all of the following except

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A)   poor nutrient intake.
B)   diuretic use.
C)   heart rhythm disturbances.
D)   low protein intake.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

All of the following are associated with bulimia except

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A)   less sexual activity than the general population.
B)   compulsive lying.
C)   drug abuse.
D)   shoplifting.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 11: Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia Nervosa

Slowly increasing body weight to achieve a BMI of 20 or more is a goal in the treatment of

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All of the following are helpful for the recovery of the anorexic person except

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

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Food diaries and a regular meal plan are commonly part of the treatment for

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All of the following are goals for an anorexic person except

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Which of the following is true about the bingeing behavior of the bulimic?

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In anorexia nervosa, low blood potassium levels are associated with all of the following except

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The slower basal metabolism that occurs as a consequence of anorexia nervosa is caused by decreased synthesis of _______________ hormone.

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

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_______________ factors appear to play a role in anorexia nervosa as can be seen from identical twin studies

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Which of the following is the best treatment approach for binge eating disorder?

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Anorexia nervosa is defined as

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Anorexia nervosa and bulimia overlap in some ways. In fact studies suggest that approximately _______________ percent of women diagnosed as having anorexia nervosa eventually develop bulimic symptoms

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Criteria for diagnosing anorexia nervosa include all the following except

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Joni uses ipecac syrup to promote vomiting after her binges. All of the following are negative effects of vomiting except

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A difference between anorexics and bulimics is that

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Loss of menstrual periods associated with anorexia nervosa is caused by

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One of the best ways to get anorexics into treatment is to

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As anorexia nervosa progresses, _______________ appears, which is the development of downy hairs on the body.

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