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NU401 Eating Disorders ExamQuestions And 100% Correct Answers
The _____ contains the appetite regulation center within the brain.
a. hypothalamus
b. pituitary gland
c. cerebellum
d. thalamus - Answer a. hypothalamus
t/f men account for 25% of those w/ anorexia and bulimia, and 36% of those w/ BED -
Answer true
the onset of bulimia nervosa occurs in... (time period) - Answer late adolescence or
early adulthood
Anorexia nervosa is characterized by a morbid fear of _______. - Answer obesity
physical s/sx anorexia nervosa - Answer extreme wt loss, hypothermia, bradycardia,
hypotension, edema, lanugo, a variety of metabolic changes, amenorrhea
mental s/sx anorexia nervosa - Answer obsession with food (calories, portions, etc),
anxiety and depression
t/f anorexia nervosa is one of the deadliest mental disorders - Answer true
Which is characteristic of the dx of anorexia nervosa?
a. obsession w/ wt gain
b. body image disturbance
c. disregard for the feelings of others
d. healthy family relationships - Answer b. body image disturbance
t/f fasting and excessive exercise may occur w/ bulimia nervosa - Answer true
t/f depression, anxiety, and drug abuse are uncommon in pts w/ bulimia nervosa -
Answer false
Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in clients diagnosed w/ bulimia?
a. they are below normal wt
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