Question 1

Which of the following behaviors is NOT typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

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A)   Eating until uncomfortably full
B)   Eating alone
C)   Feelings of guilt or self-disgust
D)   Use of laxatives to purge excess kilocalories.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g., tooth decay, stomach ulcers, and esophageal tears)  arise as a result of

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A)   low blood potassium levels.
B)   laxative abuse.
C)   vomiting to purge excess calories.
D)   low blood calcium levels.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

All of the following are true about bulimia EXCEPT

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A)   the disordered behavior is secretive.
B)   an abnormally large quantity of food is consumed within a short time period.
C)   it most commonly occurs in adolescent and college-age individuals.
D)   body weight is below 85% of what would be expected.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

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A)   extreme dieting.
B)   perfectionism.
C)   a history of sexual abuse.
D)   binge drinking.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

A condition of self-induced severe weight loss, particularly common in adolescent girls, is called

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A)   malnutrition.
B)   anorexia nervosa.
C)   bulimia nervosa.
D)   binge-eating disorder.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Patients with ____________ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation, such as decreased metabolic rate.

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A)   anorexia nervosa
B)   bulimia nervosa
C)   binge-eating disorder
D)   night eating syndromeE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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A)   Not feeling hungry in the morning and delaying the first meal until several hours after waking
B)   Overeating in the evening with more than one-third of daily food intake after dinner
C)   Difficulty staying awake and not feeling hungry before falling asleep at night
D)   Feeling depressed, especially at nightE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is true about purging behavior related to bulimia?

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A)   There are no medical risks to purging.
B)   After many months of purging, it gets harder and harder to do.
C)   After vomiting, many kilocalories from the food eaten are still absorbed.
D)   Few kilocalories are absorbed when laxatives are used as a purging technique.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

At later stages in anorexia development, anorexics

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A)   do not feel hungry.
B)   abstain from beverages and food.
C)   eat 1,200 to 1,500 kilocalories per day.
D)   eat 300 to 600 kilocalories per day.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

______ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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A)   Orthorexia
B)   Atypical anorexia nervosa
C)   Diabulimia
D)   Reverse anorexiaE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

A(n)  ____________ often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

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A)   enema
B)   purge
C)   binge
D)   compensatory behaviorE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The practice of eating nonfood substances is called

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A)   purging disorder.
B)   lanugo.
C)   bingeing.
D)   pica.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle dysmorphia.
B)   anorexia nervosa.
C)   orthorexia.
D)   reverse bulimia.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa?

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A)   Withdrawing from family and friends
B)   Cooking a large meal for others, but not eating it
C)   Sleeping often and having no interest in exercise
D)   Becoming irritable and hostileE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 11: Eating Disorders

A condition of self-induced severe weight loss, particularly common in adolescent girls, is called

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Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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Patients with ____________ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation, such as decreased metabolic rate.

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Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g., tooth decay, stomach ulcers, and esophageal tears) arise as a result of

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______ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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Which of the following behaviors is NOT typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

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Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

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The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

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A(n) ____________ often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

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The practice of eating nonfood substances is called

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All of the following are true about bulimia EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign of anorexia nervosa?

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Which of the following is true about purging behavior related to bulimia?

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At later stages in anorexia development, anorexics

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Exam 11: Eating Disorders

A condition of self-induced severe weight loss, particularly common in adolescent girls, is called

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Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of night eating syndrome?

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Patients with ____________ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation, such as decreased metabolic rate.

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Many of the health problems associated with bulimia (e.g., tooth decay, stomach ulcers, and esophageal tears) arise as a result of

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______ is the term used to describe a condition in which the desire to consume healthy foods becomes an obsession and begins to interfere with daily living.

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Which of the following behaviors is NOT typical among people with binge-eating disorder?

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Individuals who perceive themselves as being too thin and who engage in disordered eating behaviors to achieve weight gain may have

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The most important predictor of an eating disorder is

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A(n) ____________ often consists of high-carbohydrate, convenience foods and may be triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, or depression.

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