OPEN eLearning - Pretest: Identification, Assessment & Management of Anorexia Nervosa

Test Questions

1. What is the most common anxiety disorder in patients with anorexia nervosa?

A. Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)

B. Generalized anxiety disorder

C. Panic disorder

D. Agoraphobia

E. Health anxiety

2. A common symptom of anorexia nervosa is:

A. Heat intolerance

B. Tremor

C. Lanugo

D. Excessive hair growth

E. Hyperactivity

3. The body mass index cut-off for anorexia nervosa is:

A. 12.5

B. 15.0

C. 16.0

D. 17.5

E. 18.0

4. The most distinguishing feature of anorexia nervosa is:

A. A drive to lose more weight despite being a healthy or under weight

B. At least 3 months of amenorrhea with weight loss

C. A 20% total weight loss over 3 months

D. Purging behaviour twice per week for 6 months

E. Severe bradycardia

5. Which of the following is a DSM-V criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?

A. Intense fear of losing weight

B. Disturbance in the way one’s body weight and shape is experienced

C. Amenorrhea for 3 consecutive months

D. Pervasive eating rituals with most meals

E. A minimum of 10% reduction in body weight

6. The restricting type of anorexia nervosa is characterized by:

A. Laxative misuse

B. Self-induced vomiting

C. Excessive exercise

D. Enema use

E. Diuretic use

7. Which of the following food intake behaviours and patterns are commonly found in patients with anorexia nervosa?

A. Drinking carbonated beverages

B. High fibre and protein diet

C. High carbohydrate diets

D. Fear of eating alone

E. Diets low in fruits and vegetables

8. A significant complication resulting from excessive exercise in patients with anorexia nervosa is:

A. Severe fatigue

B. Muscle wasting

C. Seizure

D. Panic and dissociation

E. Cardiac arrhythmia and ischemia

9. Which of the following electrolyte abnormalities are commonly found in anorexia nervosa patients?

A. Hypermagnesemia

B. Hypokalemia

C. Hypernatremia

D. Hyperphosphatemia

E. Hyperchloremia

10. A patient with severe malnourishment due to anorexia nervosa is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) to treat her comorbid depression. Her depression does not respond to this SSRI. The most likely explanation is:

A. A lack of serotonin production due to inadequate nutrition

B. Better evidence for using a selective noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

C. Better evidence for using an atypical antipsychotic

D. Higher antidepressant metabolism requiring higher doses

E. Lack of effect due to electrolyte disturbances

Pretest: Identification, Assessment & Management of Anorexia Nervosa

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