anorexia and bulimia

bulimia

eating disorder with uncontrolled binge eating in public, followed by self-induced vomiting

manifestations of bulimia

binging, tooth and gum deterioration, scaly skin, normal body weight

anorexia

eating disorder causing a patient to obsess about their weight and what they eat, often characterized by disorted body image and fear of being overweight

10-19 year old girls

most at risk for anorexia

anorexia nervosa

highest death rate of all mental health disorders

extreme weight loss

characterized by below 75% of expected weight or 25% below normal weight

Heart rate under 60

concerning findings in anorexic patients vitals

physical over pathological needs

if patient is suicidal but dehydrated, what should you take care of first?

wellbutrin

do not give if patient is purging with bulimia

Hypokalemia

potassium under 3.5

cardiac dysrrhythmias

what can hypokalemia lead to?

manifestations of severe anorexia

extreme weight loss, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, lanugo, amenorrhea, cold intolerance, low vitals