Which medication will the nurse expect to administer as a ...

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Which medication will the nurse expect to administer as a first-line treatment to the patient with bulimia nervosa?
 
  1. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  2. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
  3. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
  4. Diphenhydramine (Benedryl)

Question 2

The nurse caring for a patient with anorexia nervosa who has a BMI of 16.5 kg/m2 recognizes the patient is in which stage of severity?
 
  1. Mild
  2. Severe
  3. Extreme
  4. Moderate

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: Fluoxetine (Prozac), an SSRI, is effective for patients with bulimia when given at the higher dose of 50 to 60 mg per day. Diphenhydramine (Benedryl),methylphenidate (Ritalin), and fluphenazine (Prolixin) are not first-line medications for patients with bulimia nervosa.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4
Explanation: There are four stages of severity of anorexia according to the DSM-5: mild, BMI of 17-18.5 kg/m 2; moderate, BMI 16-16.99 kg/m 2; severe, BMI 15-15.99 kg/m 2; and extreme, BMI  15 kg/m 2. In contrast, a BMI indicating a normal weight is 18.5-24.9 kg/m2.

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