Which of the following physical manifestations would you expect to assess in a client suffering from anorexia nervosa?

a. Tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia

b. Bradycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia

c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia

d. Tachycardia, hypotension, hypothermia

c. Bradycardia, hypotension, hypothermia

Which medication has been used with some success in clients with anorexia nervosa?

a. Lorcaserin (Belviq)

b. Diazepam (Valium)

c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)

d. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

c. Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable?

a. Bradycardia

b. Amenorrhea

c. Tolerance

d. Convulsions

c. Tolerance

The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of the following fundamental concepts?

a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of treatment.

b. Parents should be prohibited from involvement in helping their child eat since there are often control issues.

c. Adolescents need to work on developing healthy self-identities before they can begin to gain weight.

d. Individual psychotherapy is the most effective treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

a. The patient's family should be actively involved in each phase of treatment.

A client has sought help for his concern that he is binge eating and feels like it has "gotten out of control." He asks the nurse what can be done to help him. Which of the following is the most accurate response?

a. "Nothing can be done."

b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing binge eating behaviors."

c. "The primary problem is obesity. I can help you set up a calorie-restricted diet."

d. "Medications can help with weight loss, but there are no medications effective for reducing binge eating."

b. "Some medications and psychological treatments have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing binge eating behaviors."