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Tirant22

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Treatment of eating disorders often combines psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. Which of the following classes of medications has been used with some success in the treatment of eating disorders?
 
  A) Antipsychotics
  B) Stimulants
  C) Mood stabilizers
  D) Antidepressants

Question 2

Andrew is an overweight 32-year-old man who frequently eats vast amounts of food at one sitting. After these episodes, Andrew feels guilty and ashamed. Which of the following conditions is Andrew most likely suffering from?
 
  A) Anorexia nervosa
  B) Binge-eating disorder
  C) Bulimia nervosa
  D) Eating disorder not otherwise specified


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Jmfn03

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
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Medications are useful for some clients with eating disorders. Because one theory posits that the cause of eating disorders is disturbed serotonin regulation, researchers have studied the effectiveness of antidepressants. Although pharmacologic therapy usually is not the primary intervention for anorexia, antidepressants or antianxiety drugs may benefit clients with depressive, anxious, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms (APA, 2000b).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
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Binge-eating disorder (BED), an additional diagnostic category to the DSM-IV-TR, similarly affects males and females, many of whom are medically overweight or obese (Anderson and Yager, 2005). Characteristics of BED include recurrent eating binges; guilt, shame, and disquiet about binging; and marked psychological distress (Costin, 2002).


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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