Author Question: A patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has not responded to psychotherapeutic management. The ... (Read 51 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

A patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa has not responded to psychotherapeutic management. The health care provider is likely to prescribe a drug from which classification?

a. Mood stabilizer
b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant
c. Typical antipsychotic
d. Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressant

Question 2

How do assessment findings in individuals with bulimia and anorexia differ?

a. Persons with bulimia tend to have lower body weights than those with anorexia.
b. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is more common in anorexia than in bulimia.
c. Hormonal imbalance is more common in bulimia than in anorexia.
d. Anorexia tends to begin at an earlier age than bulimia.

hollysheppard095 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
There is some evidence that SSRIs might be effective as adjunctive treatment of bulimia. The other drugs would not be considered appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

D
Anorexia tends to begin at an earlier age than bulimia. The other options are incorrect.