Bulimia Nervosa: Management of a Serious Eating Disorder
Hours: 1.00
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder related to a lack of control over eating, eating more than most would eat at a given time, and recurrent or inappropriate methods used to prevent weight gain (APA, 2013). Recurrent episodes of binge eating are associated with emotional distress, a sense of loss of control, and compensatory behaviors associated with the need to get rid of the excess calories consumed during eating binges. Most patients have normal body weight, making recognition and diagnosis difficult. Preferred treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy as well as antidepressant medication therapy. However, relapse is common. The goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the clinical aspects of managing patients with BN.
Bulimia nervosa (BN) is an eating disorder related to a lack of control over eating, eating more than most would eat at a given time, and recurrent or inappropriate methods used to prevent weight gain (APA, 2013). Recurrent episodes of binge eating are associated with emotional distress, a sense of loss of control, and compensatory behaviors associated with the need to get rid of the excess calories consumed during eating binges. Most patients have normal body weight, making recognition and diagnosis difficult. Preferred treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy as well as antidepressant medication therapy. However, relapse is common. The goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the clinical aspects of managing patients with BN.
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In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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Ohio State Medical Board
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Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
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Identify physical and emotional signs and symptoms of eating disorders, specifically bulimia nervosa.
Discuss the complications of bulimia nervosa.
Describe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies for patients with bulimia nervosa.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Bulimia Nervosa
Overview
Epidemiology
Clinical Presentation
Patient Examination and Testing
Complications and Consequences
Goals of Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa
Pharmacologic Treatment
Non-Pharmacological Therapies
Treatment Outcomes and Prognosis
Recognizing the Warning Signs
Prevention
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRNShana Jiang, PharmD, BCPS, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2014 from the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University and completed a pharmacy practice residency with Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals in New York, NY. She is now working as a telepharmacist for a major health system.
Disclosure: Shana Jiang, PharmD, BCPS has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 14 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at Wake Med Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer. Disclosure: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
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