Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge-eating disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoxetine (Prozac®) .
B)  lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse®) 
C)  topiramate (Topamax®) .
D)  lorcaserin (Belviq®) .E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is not a characteristic of anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distorted body image
B)  Decreased heart rate
C)  Denial of appetite
D)  Increased body temperatureE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  chloride
B)  sodium
C)  potassium
D)  glucoseE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

For one to be diagnosed as bulimic,he or she must average _______ binge(s) per week for at least three months.

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Comments from significant others about being too fat
B)  A job or profession that demands maintaining a certain weight or body size
C)  Feeling too thin in one's clothes
D)  Leaving home for college or independent livingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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)  stage an intervention.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A(n) ______ often consists of high-carbohydrate,convenience foods and may be triggered by stress,boredom,loneliness,or depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  compensatory behavior
B)  enema
C)  binge
D)  purgeE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of laxatives to purge excess calories
B)  Eating until uncomfortably full
C)  Eating alone
D)  Feelings of guilt or self-disgustE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

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)  laxative abuse.
D)  low blood potassium levels.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  hospitalization and feeding via a tube.
B)  a multidisciplinary team approach with health care providers.
C)  scare tactics.
D)  outpatient treatment.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discourage restrictive dieting and meal skipping.
B)  Correct misconceptions about nutrition and healthy body weight.
C)  Provide opportunities for fun and social physical activity in school and at home.
D)  Encourage daily measurements of body weight.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The slower basal metabolism that accompanies anorexia nervosa is caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased synthesis of growth hormone.
B)  decreased synthesis of thyroid hormone.
C)  low intake of iron.
D)  hypoglycemia.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis
B)  anemia
C)  hypertension
D)  hyperglycemiaE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Individuals with ______ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation,such as decreased metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa
B)  bulimia nervosa
C)  binge-eating disorder
D)  night eating syndromeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which characteristic is more indicative of bulimia than anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rigid,disciplined dieting
B)  Feeling a sense of power because of strict discipline and self-denial
C)  Fluctuating weight
D)  Lack of menstruationE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

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

Question 20

Joni uses ipecac syrup to promote vomiting after her binges.Which of the following is not a negative effect of vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tooth decay
B)  Swelling of salivary glands
C)  Stomach ulcers
D)  High blood potassium levelsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: Eating Disorders

Individuals with ______ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation,such as decreased metabolic rate.

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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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The first drug that has been approved by FDA for treatment of binge-eating disorder 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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A(n) ______ often consists of high-carbohydrate,convenience foods and may be triggered by stress,boredom,loneliness,or depression.

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

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

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Which of the following is not a trigger for anorexia?

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

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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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The slower basal metabolism that accompanies anorexia nervosa is caused by

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Which characteristic is more indicative of bulimia than anorexia nervosa?

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Which of the following is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?

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For one to be diagnosed as bulimic,he or she must average _______ binge(s) per week for at least three months.

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

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of anorexia?

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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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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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Joni uses ipecac syrup to promote vomiting after her binges.Which of the following is not a negative effect of vomiting?

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Which of the following behaviors is not typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

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