Question 1

Benzodiazepine medication is not recommended as a long-term solution for the treatment of insomnia because of

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A)  the addictive properties of these medications.
B)  rebound insomnia that occurs after the medication is discontinued.
C)  excessive sleepiness that may persist during the day.
D)  all of theseE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effectiveness of purging for reducing caloric intake?

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A)  Vomiting reduces almost 100% of calories consumed if done immediately after eating
B)  Laxatives reduce more calories than vomiting because it works immediately
C)  Vomiting reduces approximately 50% of calories consumed, up to 24 hours after eating
D)  Vomiting reduces approximately 50% of calories consumed, less if delayed after eatingE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

As many as ____ percent of anorexia nervosa deaths are due to suicide.

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A)  5
B)  10
C)  25
D)  30E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

With regard to drug treatments for patients with bulimia nervosa,which of the following statements is true?

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A)  Medications have not been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosa.
B)  Antidepressants have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa.
C)  Benzodiazepine medications have some effectiveness in the treatment of bulimia nervosa
D)  Antipsychotic medications have been found to be effective for the treatment of bulimia nervosaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The most common reason that people with anorexia nervosa generally do not seek treatment on their own is that they

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A)  are ashamed of their disorder.
B)  fear that they will be hospitalized.
C)  do not see themselves as too thin.
D)  have little desire for food.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

When individuals with anorexia nervosa have been evaluated over long periods of time,it has been found that the percentage of individuals who die as a result of their disorder is ____ percent.

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A)  20
B)  5
C)  2
D)  40E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Jody sometimes eats more than just about any other girl that you know.You wonder if her eating sometimes could be considered bingeing.In order to determine this,you would have to know

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A)  the caloric intake of the foods.
B)  whether she is eating junk foods
C)  whether eating gets to be out of her control.
D)  the situations under which she eats a great deal.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Describe the typical treatment goals and treatment methods implemented for patients suffering from anorexia nervosa.

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In anorexia nervosa,the most important i...

Question 9

Describe  insomnia disorder and contrast it with hypersomnia and narcolepsy.

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Primary insomnia refers to an inability ...

Question 10

Samantha started having difficulty falling asleep during final exam week.Although exams are over,she now starts to worry about sleep right after dinner.Even the sight of her bed makes her very anxious.The fact that Samantha's insomnia continues long after the stress of exams is over points to the role of ________ in the maintenance of sleep disorders.

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A)  biology
B)  other medical conditions
C)  learning
D)  unknown factorsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Cataplexy,as experienced by patients with narcolepsy,can be characterized by

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A)  sudden loss of muscle tone.
B)  physical collapse.
C)  slight muscle weakness.
D)  any or all of theseE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Since about 1960,most Westernized countries have experienced a dramatic

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A)  decrease in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
B)  increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
C)  increase in the incidence of anorexia nervosa but a decrease in the incidence of bulimia nervosa.
D)  increase in the incidence of bulimia nervosa but no change in the rate of anorexia nervosa.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

The hallmark of bulimia nervosa is

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A)  Repeated vomiting
B)  Out of control eating followed by compensatory behavior
C)  Over-exercise in conjunction with fasting
D)  Being extremely underweightE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following represents the typical profile of a patient with either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa?

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A)  Young, white, female, upper socioeconomic status, socially competitive environment
B)  Young, white, female, any socioeconomic status, history of depression
C)  Young, female, any race, any socioeconomic status, highly competitive
D)  Any age, female, white, upper socioeconomic status, few friendsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Programs that have the best chance of success for preventing eating disorders

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A)  should be administered to all girls under 15 years of age to prevent the disorder from developing.
B)  should be administered to girls under 15 yrs, of age who are concerned about being overweight.
C)  should be administered to all girls 15 years of age or older to prevent the disorder from developing
D)  should be administered to girls 15 years of age or older who are concerned about being overwight.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

The chief motivating factor in both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is

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A)  a desire to purge.
B)  an overwhelming drive to eat.
C)  an overwhelming urge to be thin.
D)  a desire to starve oneself.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

A severe difficulty in regulating sleep that is induced by jet lag or by working rotating shifts is an example of

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A)  circadian rhythm disruption.
B)  sleep apnea.
C)  hypersomnia.
D)  narcolepsy.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

The families of patients with anorexia nervosa are typically characterized by all of the following

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A)  open communication.
B)  high achievement.
C)  perfectionism.
D)  concern with external appearances.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

In the diagnosis of insomnia,the clinician takes into account several factors,one of which is the patient's

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A)  behavior while awake.
B)  sleeping muscle movement as measured by an electromyogram.
C)  amount of sleep time that the patient believes is appropriate.
D)  objective measure of the polysomnographic (PSG)  evaluation.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Describe the typical treatment goals and treatment methods implemented for patients suffering from bulimia nervosa.

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