Test 4

19 October 2022
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Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa?
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Sleeping often and having no interest in exercise
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Which characteristic is more indicative of bulimia than anorexia nervosa?
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Fluctuating weight
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Downy hair that grows on the body to counteract the heat loss associated with a lack of insulating subcutaneous fat is/are called
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lanugo
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An effective nutritional counseling approach to bulimia involves all the following EXCEPT
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providing strict food rules to control eating.
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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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high blood potassium levels, which disturb heart rhythm.
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Characteristics of anorexia nervosa include all the following EXCEPT
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intense fear of becoming too thin.
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If you suspect a friend has an eating disorder, you should
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encourage your friend to seek professional help
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encourage your friend to seek professional help
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stage an intervention
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Which of the following behaviors is NOT typical among people with binge-eating disorder
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Use of laxatives to purge excess kilocalories.
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Loss of menstrual periods associated with anorexia nervosa is caused by
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low body fat content
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Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?
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Difficulty staying awake and not feeling hungry before falling asleep at night
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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by
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psychological denial of appetite.
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Which of the following is NOT typical of individuals who develop eating disorders?
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Have high self-esteem
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The most long-term success in anorexia nervosa treatment has been with
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a multidisciplinary team of health care providers.
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A food typically chosen for a bulimic binge is
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donuts
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A common characteristic of both bulimics and anorexics is that they
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lack appropriate coping strategies.
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Which of the following is the best treatment approach for binge-eating disorder?
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Teaching a person to eat in response to internal hunger cues
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The slower basal metabolism that accompanies anorexia nervosa is caused by
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decreased synthesis of thyroid hormone.
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Cessation of menstruation is most likely associated with
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anorexia nervosa
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All of the following are associated with bulimia EXCEPT
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sexual modesty.
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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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Female athlete triad