Question 1

All of the following management strategies should be considered when planning treatment care and education for the client with bulimia nervosa except one. Which is the one exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide palliative care for dentinal hypersensitivity.
B)   Discuss stain-inducing food products.
C)   Apply acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF)  gel.
D)   Rinse with sodium bicarbonate following an oral purge.
E)   Avoid diet carbonated beverages.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Binge eating disorder is characterized by which of following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Restriction following a purge
B)   Binging without purging
C)   Restricting eating to nighttime only
D)   Excessive exercise before a purge
E)   Laxative use following a bingeF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Which one of the following describes the psychosocial dimension of bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Feelings of grandeur and superiority
B)   Shy and socially inept
C)   Expressive and loud
D)   Blame-oriented and opinionated
E)   Guilt and shameF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Perimylolysis is commonly characterized by each of the following criteria except one. Which is the one exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pitting appearance on the incisal edges of maxillary anterior teeth
B)   Glossy appearance of enamel
C)   Dished out shape of lingual surface of teeth
D)   Vertical reduction of tooth height
E)   Amalgams appear raised above the surrounding enamelF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

During the dental hygienist-client discussion, all of the following nonverbal clues may provide additional evidence to support the suspicion of an eating disorder except one. Which is the one exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Loss of eye contact
B)   Absolute denial
C)   Discomfort with questioning
D)   Tearfulness
E)   Suppressed humorF) D) and E)
G) A) and B) E

Question 6

In comparison to other medical conditions, bulimia nervosa is known to have a high mortality rate, whereas anorexia nervosa has a low mortality rate.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first part of the statement is true, and the second part of the statement is false.
B)   The first part of the statement is false, and the second part of the statement is true.
C)   Both parts of the statement are true.
D)   Both parts of the statement are false.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above D

Question 7

Common systemic complications that can arise from anorexia nervosa include all of the following conditions except one. Which is the one exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Respiratory
B)   Cardiovascular
C)   Hematologic
D)   Gastrointestinal
E)   RenalF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

All of the following factors are considered possible etiologies in the development of an eating disorder except one. Which is the one exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neurochemical
B)   Genetic
C)   Gastrointestinal
D)   Sociocultural
E)   PsychodevelopmentalF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Psychopharmacologic treatment is effective for the treatment of anorexia nervos a. Clients with eating disorders who are receiving psychopharmacologic treatment are at risk for xerostomi a.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
B)   The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
C)   Both statements are true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

All of the following physical findings are commonly found in individuals with bulimia except one. Which is the one exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lanugo
B)   Calluses on the knuckles
C)   Commissure lesions
D)   Palatal trauma
E)   Parotid enlargementF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Of the following therapies for anorexia nervosa, which one of the interventions is likely a therapy included later in the client's recovery care plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Psychotherapy
B)   Family counseling
C)   Antidepressant medications
D)   Physical fitness routine
E)   Dental treatmentF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Anorexia nervosa may be comorbid with which one of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sociopathology
B)   Substance abuse
C)   Autism
D)   Alcoholism
E)   Brain injuryF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes the initial professional response of the dental hygienist whose client states that he or she has begun active treatment for an eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expect client will make steady progress with the disorder.
B)   Commend the client for seeking therapy.
C)   Suggest tooth prophylaxis for removal of stains.
D)   Inform the client of evidence of dental trauma.
E)   Tell the client to cease all purging behaviors.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The use of study models for a client with an eating disorder serves the assessment and evaluation of which of the following oral concerns related to bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temporomandibular joint positioning
B)   Perimylolysis or dental erosion
C)   Clinical attachment loss
D)   Palatal tissue trauma
E)   AbfractionF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes the epidemiology of anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prevalence rate is the same for both genders
B)   Most common eating disorder
C)   Recovery only occurs with treatment
D)   Onset primarily occurs in prepuberty, adolescents, and young adulthood
E)   Low mortality and low morbidity rateF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Parotid gland enlargement may be a sign of regular vomiting. Diminished taste acuity is a sign of binging behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
B)   The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
C)   Both statements are true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Enamel erosion is the most common oral finding in individuals with bulimi a. Enamel erosion is unlikely to result from other systemic illnesses or physical conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
B)   The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
C)   Both statements are true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Dental hygienists enhance care for clients with eating disorders through interprofessional collaboration. Eating disorders as complex mental health illnesses require many health professionals' expertise to help the client recover from the illness.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first statement is true, and the second statement is false.
B)   The first statement is false, and the second statement is true.
C)   Both statements are true.
D)   Both statements are false.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

All clients with bulimia nervosa present with some evidence of perimylolysis; clients with binge-eating disorder sometimes present with perimylolysis.

Accepted Answer

A)   The first part of the statement is true, and the second part of the statement is false.
B)   The first part of the statement is false, and the second part of the statement is true.
C)   Both parts of the statement are true.
D)   Both parts of the statement are false.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) D

Question 20

All of the following health professionals are important in managing the individual with an eating disorder except one. Which is the one exception?

Accepted Answer

A)   Speech language pathologist
B)   Psychologist
C)   Physician
D)   Exercise therapist
E)   Dental hygienistF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Exam 53: Eating Disorders

All of the following management strategies should be considered when planning treatment care and education for the client with bulimia nervosa except one. Which is the one exception?

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Binge eating disorder is characterized by which of following?

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Which one of the following describes the psychosocial dimension of bulimia nervosa?

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Perimylolysis is commonly characterized by each of the following criteria except one. Which is the one exception?

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During the dental hygienist-client discussion, all of the following nonverbal clues may provide additional evidence to support the suspicion of an eating disorder except one. Which is the one exception?

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In comparison to other medical conditions, bulimia nervosa is known to have a high mortality rate, whereas anorexia nervosa has a low mortality rate.

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Common systemic complications that can arise from anorexia nervosa include all of the following conditions except one. Which is the one exception?

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All of the following factors are considered possible etiologies in the development of an eating disorder except one. Which is the one exception?

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Psychopharmacologic treatment is effective for the treatment of anorexia nervos a. Clients with eating disorders who are receiving psychopharmacologic treatment are at risk for xerostomi a.

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All of the following physical findings are commonly found in individuals with bulimia except one. Which is the one exception?

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Of the following therapies for anorexia nervosa, which one of the interventions is likely a therapy included later in the client's recovery care plan?

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Anorexia nervosa may be comorbid with which one of the following conditions?

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Which of the following statements best describes the initial professional response of the dental hygienist whose client states that he or she has begun active treatment for an eating disorder?

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The use of study models for a client with an eating disorder serves the assessment and evaluation of which of the following oral concerns related to bulimia nervosa?

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Which of the following statements best describes the epidemiology of anorexia nervosa?

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Parotid gland enlargement may be a sign of regular vomiting. Diminished taste acuity is a sign of binging behavior.

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Enamel erosion is the most common oral finding in individuals with bulimi a. Enamel erosion is unlikely to result from other systemic illnesses or physical conditions.

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Dental hygienists enhance care for clients with eating disorders through interprofessional collaboration. Eating disorders as complex mental health illnesses require many health professionals' expertise to help the client recover from the illness.

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All clients with bulimia nervosa present with some evidence of perimylolysis; clients with binge-eating disorder sometimes present with perimylolysis.

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All of the following health professionals are important in managing the individual with an eating disorder except one. Which is the one exception?

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