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Psychopharmacology Exam #2: Eating disorders

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Quiz on Psychopharmacology Exam #2: Eating disorders, created by Melanie Grynsztejn on 24/03/2018.
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Question 1

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Which diagnoses are most often associated with EDOs
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  • Schizophrenia
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Obsessive compulsive disorders
  • Substance use disorders

Question 2

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Anorexia nervosa has a predominantly female disorder with a mean age of onset of 15 years old
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Patients with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and a psychiatric comorbidity have [blank_start]higher[blank_end] mortality rates than those without
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  • higher
  • lower

Question 4

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Comorbid disorders for Anorexia Nervosa include
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  • MDD
  • Anxiety disorders (social phobia & GAD)
  • OCD
  • Substance use disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Schizophrenia

Question 5

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With EDO, a detailed history to clarify timeline is critical because treating the core issue is essential for recovery. ADHD treatment, anxiety and depression may also cause weight loss. MDD may cause loss of appetite.
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  • True
  • False

Question 6

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Anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of any mental health illness
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  • True
  • False

Question 7

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[blank_start]Food[blank_end] is your best medicine in aneroxia nervosa
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  • Food

Question 8

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What is the primary aim in the beginning stages of treatment of aneroxia nervosa?
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  • Normalize and regulate eating patterns
  • Treat with medications to help with mood, andanxiety
  • Begin family-based interventions
  • Individualized therapy interventions

Question 9

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Prior to medication initiation for anorexia nervosa, a prescriber needs to have
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  • weight and height
  • % IBW
  • Orthostatic vitals
  • EKG
  • 24 hour diet diary

Question 10

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SSRIs are the gold standard treament for sever depression, anxiety/OCD [blank_start]after[blank_end] weight restoration
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  • after
  • during initial treatment before

Question 11

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Which SSRI should be avoided with anorexia nervosa due to QTc prolongation?
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  • Fluoxetine
  • Citalopram
  • Fluvoxamine
  • Paroxetine

Question 12

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SSRIs are FDA indicated for anorexia nervosa
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  • True
  • False

Question 13

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[blank_start]Fluoxetine[blank_end] and [blank_start]citalopram[blank_end] have some evidence for relapse prevention in weight-stored anorexics receiving treatment
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  • Fluoxetine
  • Setraline
  • Paroxetine
  • Fluvoxamine
  • Setraline
  • citalopram
  • Fluvoxamine
  • Paroxetine

Question 14

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MOA for SSRI
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  • Low affinity for D2 receptors/High affinity for serotonin receptors (5HT2A)
  • Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake resulting in enhanced serotonergic transmission in the CNS
  • : Interacts with GABA receptors to enhance GABA effects

Question 15

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Which atypical antipsychotic has some evidence to help restore weight more quickly as adjunctive treatment to other interventions?
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  • Risperidone
  • Apiprazole
  • Olanzapine

Question 16

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MOA for atypical antipsychotic used in anorexia nervosa is
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  • Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake resulting in enhanced serotonergic transmission in the CN
  • Low affinity for D2 receptors/High affinity for serotonin receptors (5HT2A)
  • Blocks voltage-dependent sodium & calcium channels

Question 17

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Cigarettes [blank_start]decrease[blank_end] serum concentration of olanzapine
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  • decrease
  • increase

Question 18

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Olanzapine will interact with anything causing CNS depression including opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, general anesthetics, and anticonvulsants such as pregabalin
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  • True
  • False

Question 19

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There is mixed evidence for the use of BZ to reduce meal anxiety. Typically only ___________ used off-label
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  • Alprazolam
  • Clonazepam
  • Lorazepam
  • Diazepam

Question 20

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BZ should be avoided with opioids
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  • True
  • False

Question 21

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MOA for benzodiazepines is
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  • Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake resulting in enhanced serotonergic transmission in the CNS
  • Interaction with GABA receptors to enhance GABA effects
  • Low affinity for D2 receptors/High affinity for serotonin receptors (5HT2A)

Question 22

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The epdimiology of Bulimia Nervosa is greater in females than males and onset is later than AN, either late adolescence or early adulthood at 19.4 years as compared to 15 years.
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  • True
  • False

Question 23

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Comormid illnesses for bulimia nervosa are similar to AN with
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  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • OCD
  • Substance abuse
  • Schizophrenia
  • Personality disorders (Cluster B - dramatic, erratic)

Question 24

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Medication of choice for bulimia nervosa is
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  • Anticonvulsants
  • SSRIs
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • TCA's

Question 25

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Combined pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy appears to be more efficacious than either alone for bingeing and purging. This should be continued for a minimum of
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  • 6 months
  • 12 months
  • 18 months
  • 2 years

Question 26

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Which is considered 1st line for bulimia nervosa due to its efficacy and FDA approval for adults
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  • Fluoxetine
  • Sertraline
  • Citalopram
  • Paroxetine

Question 27

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TCAs and anticonvulsants have been shown in studies to help reduce beingeing and purging, but SSRI Fluxetine is considered first line SSRI therapy
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  • True
  • False

Question 28

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Mechanism of action for Fluoxetine used in bulimia nervosa is
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  • inhibition of 5HT receptor, which leads to an increase in serotonin level
  • inhibiting the neuronal reuptake of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin. It binds the sodium-dependent serotonin transporter and sodium-dependent norepinephrine transporter reducing the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin by neurons
  • Combination of antagonism at D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway and 5HT2A receptors in the frontal cortex.
  • enhances the effects of GABA by increasing GABA affinity for the GABA recepto

Question 29

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Fluoxetine is contraindicated in use with the following drugs
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  • Selegeline
  • Pimozide
  • Lithium
  • Lorazepam

Question 30

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When prescribing SSRI Fluoxetine, need to consider other medications that have risk for serotonin syndrome
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  • Triptans
  • Other antidepressants
  • 5-HTP
  • St. John's Wort
  • Anticonvulsants

Question 31

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Which anticonvulsants are used off label to treat Bulimia Nervosa
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  • Topiramate
  • Zonisamide
  • Valpromide
  • Primidone

Question 32

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What is the MOA for Topiramate which is used off label for bulimia nervosa
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  • Inhibits CNS neuronal uptake of serotonin
  • Low affinity for D2 receptors/High affinity for serotonin receptors (5HT2A)
  • Blocks voltage- dependent sodium & calcium channels
  • GABA activity and antagonizes glutamate receptors

Question 33

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Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most common ED and almost as common in men as women. Age of onset is 18 years
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  • True
  • False

Question 34

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Select the other comorbid disorders of Binge Eating Disorder
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  • Other ED's
  • Schizophrenic disorders
  • Mood disorders (MDD, BPD)
  • Anxiety disorders
  • PTSD
  • Elevated risk of suicide

Question 35

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What medications are used for Binge Eating Disorders (BED)?
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  • SSRI's
  • Mood stabilizers
  • Stimulants
  • Antipsychotics

Question 36

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Topiramate, a mood stabilizer, has some evidence to suggest it is effective in which eating disorders
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  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Question 37

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What are some of the concerns in using Topiramate (Topamax) for BN and BED
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  • May trigger restriction and development of AN
  • Adverse S/E including sedation and cognitive slowing
  • Risk of EPS
  • Orthostatic hypotension

Question 38

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What is the MOA for Topiramate (Topamax)?
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  • GABA activity and antagonizes glutamate receptors. Inhibits carbonic anhydrase
  • Non-selectively antagonizes central and peripheral histamine H1 receptors
  • Low affinity for D2 receptors/High affinity for serotonin receptors (5HT2A)

Question 39

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Which drug interactions does a prescriber need to be concerned about with Topiramate (Topamax)?
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  • Avoid with other sedating medications
  • Anything with CNS depression
  • Medications with potential to increase risk of metabolic acidosis

Question 40

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What is the first FDA-approved medication to treat moderate to severe binge eating disorder?
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  • Atomoxetine
  • Lixdexamfetamine
  • Methylphenidate
  • Dextroamphetamine

Question 41

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What are some concerns with using Lisdexamfetamine for BED?
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  • Risk of misuse or diversion
  • Numerous drug interactions that can increase CV events
  • Can cause EPS in high doses
  • Can cause constipation

Question 42

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What is the MOA for Lisdexamfetamine?
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  • Stimulates CNS activity (sympathomimetic)
  • Selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake resulting in enhanced serotonergic transmission in the CNS
  • Low affinity for D2 receptors/High affinity for serotonin receptors (5HT2A)
  • Interacts with GABA receptors to enhance GABA effects

Question 43

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Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder (ARFID) is more predominant in males than females and has a younger age of onset, 11, than other EDs
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  • True
  • False

Question 44

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Which are true about ARFID?
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  • Most common comorbidities are anxiety disorders, OCD, and neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, ADHD and intellectual disabilities)
  • More common in households with high anxiety
  • Some medical conditions are associated including GERD, GI problems, vomiting
  • Common with Personality Disorders Cluster B (dramatic, erratic)

Question 45

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Common comorbid illnesses for ARFID include:
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  • Anxiety disorders (GAD)
  • OCD
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Learning disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Schizophrenia

Question 46

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Which appetite stimulants are used to treat ARFID?
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  • Cyproheptadine
  • Cathine
  • Chlorphentermine
  • Diethylpropion

Question 47

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What is the MOA for Cyrpoheptadine?
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  • Non-selectively antagonizes central and peripheral histamine H1 receptors
  • Low affinity for D2 receptors/High affinity for serotonin receptors (5HT2A)
  • Inhibits CNS neuronal uptake of serotonin

Question 48

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Which drugs does Cyproheptadine interact with?
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  • SSRI
  • MAOIs
  • TCAs
  • Anticonvulsants

Question 49

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The following are symptoms of disordered eating
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  • Picky eating – limited food choices, texture
  • Unhealthy dieting – calorie restriction
  • Unhealthy eating – skipping meals
  • Use of laxatives, diet pills, bingeing, vomiting
  • Related to choking fears
  • Related to food allergies
  • Related to emetaphoibia

Question 50

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What are symptoms of disordered eating as related to OCD?
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  • Contamination (foods, stores, brands of food, contact with certain people, organic or “green” foods, avoidance of fast foods)
  • Color of foods (need to eat all tan foods/avoid red foods – devil or blood)
  • Symmetry related (need to eat same amount as sibling to maintain identical weight and shape or chewing same number of times on each side of mouth)
  • Use of laxatives, diet pills, bingeing, vomiting

Question 51

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What are the guidelines for prescribing for disordered eating due to OCD?
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  • Typically require higher doses as compared to patients with affective disorders or other anxiety disorders
  • May take 10-12 weeks in OCD to determine efficacy
  • Empirical data supports pharmacologic treatment of OCD
  • Multiple augmentation strategies for treatment-resistant OCD
  • Having your mom tell you to "just eat already" while pinching your cheek

Question 52

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The following types of drugs are used in the treatment of eating disorders due to OCD
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  • SSRIs
  • TCA
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Mood stabilizers

Question 53

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These are pearls from Mary Carter about the treatment of EDOs
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  • Patients with ED’s are more susceptible to adverse side effects, especially if they are purging or if they are at a low weight. START LOW AND GO SLOW!
  • Psychotropic medications do not work as well when nutrition status is poor.
  • Malnutrition may deplete trytophan which is necessary to make neurotransmitters like serotonin
  • Patients may begin to experience side effects when they are adequately weight restored possibly due to surge in neurotransmitters
  • Goal is to get to a dose that optimizes clinical efficacy while minimizing adverse effects
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