NR 606 Week 6 Study Guide 2025: Mental & Behavioral Health in Primary Care

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NR606 / NR 606 Week 6 (Latest Update 2025):

Diagnosis & Management in Psychiatric-Mental Health

II Practicum | Complete Guide with Questions and

Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Chamberlain

What are feeding and eating disorders? .....ANSWER.....Severe,

persistent disturbances in eating behaviors.

What percentage of the population in the U.S. is affected by

eating disorders? .....ANSWER.....Approximately 9%.

How much does eating disorders cost per year in the U.S.?

.....ANSWER.....$64.7 billion.

What is the second deadliest mental health condition?

.....ANSWER.....Eating disorders.

How many deaths per year are caused by eating disorders?

.....ANSWER.....Approximately 10,200.

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At what age do eating disorders typically develop?

.....ANSWER.....Adolescence or young adulthood.

Are eating disorders more common in women?

.....ANSWER.....Yes, but they can affect all genders and races at

any age.

What are the five eating disorders listed in the DSM-5-TR?

.....ANSWER.....Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating

disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and

pica.

What are some complex biopsychosocial factors that influence

the development of eating disorders?

.....ANSWER.....Neurobiological differences involving serotonin

and dopamine, cultural norms idealizing a thin appearance.

What are some risk factors for eating disorders?

.....ANSWER.....Family history of eating disorders, weight stigma,

trauma, history of being bullied about weight or appearance.

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What are some common characteristics of clients with eating

disorders? .....ANSWER.....Negative self-appraisal, perfectionism,

body image dissatisfaction, history of anxiety disorder.

What is anorexia nervosa? .....ANSWER.....Eating disorder with

restrictive eating patterns and low body weight.

What percentage of the population does anorexia nervosa

affect? .....ANSWER.....1 to 2%, including 0.3% of adolescents.

What are the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa?

.....ANSWER.....Low body weight, fear of weight gain,

disturbance in body weight perception.

What are the severity levels of anorexia nervosa based on BMI?

.....ANSWER.....Mild (≤17 kg/m2), Moderate (16-16.99 kg/m2),

Severe (15-15.99 kg/m2), Extreme (<15 kg/m2).

What are the medical complications of anorexia nervosa?

.....ANSWER.....Impact on major organ systems, risk of death due

to starvation and suicide.

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What cardiovascular changes can occur in anorexia nervosa?

.....ANSWER.....Decreased cardiac mass, reduced cardiac

chamber volume, mitral valve prolapse, myocardial fibrosis.

When do pericardial effusions generally occur in anorexia

nervosa? .....ANSWER.....With weight restoration.

What are the functional changes associated with anorexia?

.....ANSWER.....Bradycardia, hypotension, decreased diastolic

ventricular function, diminished heart rate variability, QT interval

prolongation.

How does anorexia impact the gynecologic and reproductive

system? .....ANSWER.....Secondary amenorrhea, decreased libido,

increased incidence of pregnancy complications.

What endocrine complications can occur with anorexia?

.....ANSWER.....Hypothalamic-pituitary abnormalities, severe

bone loss.