NURS 451 EXAM THREE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026

NURS 451 EXAM THREE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026 Terms in this set (209) what is pica? eating substances other than food what is rumination disorder? repeated regurgitation of food what is anorexia athletica? obsession with exercise what is orthorexia? obsession with healthy eating what is muscle dysphoria? extreme dissatisfaction with one's muscularity what is the average age of onset for anorexia nervosa? 19 at what age range is a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa most concerning? 7-12 what has the highest mortality rate when it comes to mental disorders? anorexia nervosa what are the three things that stages of recovery for anorexia nervosa are defined by? percent of ideal body weight, how much self worth is defined by shape and weight, and amount of disruption in daily life _ is lacking in patients with anorexia, therefore, they have disturbances in _______ tryptophan, serotonin what is anorexia nervosa characterized by? intense fear of gaining weight leading to calorie restriction what has a powerful impact on anorexia nervosa? puberty what are eight s/sx of anorexia nervosa? denying hunger, excessive exercise, dizziness, lanugo, amenorrhea, osteoporosis, irritability, sensitivity to cold what are six things included in an assessment for an eating disorder? level of insight, hx of dieting, eating habits, value attached to weight, mental status, social functioning what are ten s/sx of people with eating disorders? electrolyte imbalances, lanugo, yellow skin, mottling, muscle weakness, constipation, cardiovascular issues, osteoporosis, hypokalemia, impaired renal function what are eight things that fit criteria for hospitalization for an eating disorder in adults ? 85% of healthy weight, HR 40, BP 90/60, renal or cardiac impairment, suicidality, arrhythmias, hypoglycemia, electrolyte imbalances what are three things that are specific criteria for pediatrics for hospitalization for an eating disorder? orthostatic HoTN, BP 80/50, body fat 10% What is refeeding syndrome? occurs when severely malnourished patients begin the refeed process what are four complications of refeeding syndrome? fluid imbalance, hypophosphatemia, hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia what are 5 systems that are affected in refeeding syndrome? neurological, neuromuscular, pulmonary, cardiac, hematologic what is the goal for the weight restoration program for anorexia nervosa? 90% of ideal body weight what two med classes can be used for anorexia nervosa? SSRIs, antipsychotics what is bulimia nervosa characterized by? binge eating and purging d/t a lack control over eating but fear of gaining weight what are four methods of purging? vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, diet pills what are seven s/sx of bulimia nervosa? intestinal distress, damaged teeth, swollen salivary glands, sore throat, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, kidney problems how long do binging and purging behaviors have to last to be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa? once a week for at least 3 months what are nine harmful effects of bulimia nervosa? depression, stomach ulcers, irregular HR, seizures, addiction, muscle weakness, liver damage, bowel damage, kidney damage what is the typical weight of someone with bulimia nervosa? overweight, normal, or underweight what are three medications that treat bulimia nervosa? SSRIs, TCAs, fluoxetine what are two treatments for bulimia nervosa besides medications? health teaching and promotion and CBT what are four characterizations or s/sx of binge eating? eating beyond being full, eating rapidly, eating when not hungry, eating alone because of embarrassment