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Bulimia - Coggle Diagram
Bulimia
Medication
fluoxetine (Prozac)
serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI
antidepressant
Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride)
Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride)
Imipramine/Tofranil
Pathophysiology
A serious eating disorder marked by binging, followed by methods to avoid weight gain.
avoid weight gain
vomiting (purging
excessive exercising or fasting
overdosing on laxatives
Nursing Interventions
address the patient's medical problems
disrupt the binge/purge cycle
help the patient to establish normal eating patterns
aise the bulimic's self-esteem and help resolve underlying depression.
Important Assessments
blood test
psychological evaluation
urine test
Patient Education
medication taking
eating nutrional
habbits
Behavioral Interventions
apperence
psycology