Food For Thought: Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders - 4 Contact Hours Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Forward 1. Individuals with eating disorders are up to five times more likley to abuse alcohol or illicit drugs. A True B False ____ 2. The shared risk factors for both substance abuse and eating disorders are: A Common brain chemistry B Common family history C Both a and b D Neither a nor b ____ 3. Compared with other eating disorders, bulimics have the highest rate of alcohol abuse. A True B False ____ 4. Chapter I Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders: What is the Link and Who is at Risk? Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. A True B False ____ 5. Which of the following is one of the most common illicit substances used by individuals with eating disorders or with sub-clinical symptoms of these disorders? A Marijuana B Heroin C Crank D Ecstasy ____ 6. Bulimia nervosa was finally recognized as diagnostically distinct from anorexia nervosa in: A 1970 B 1975 C 1980 D 1990 ____ 7. Anorexia nervosa is more prevalent than bulimia. A True B False ____ 8. Diuretics, available OTC and in prescription form, are used to accomplish which of the following? A Increase urination and reduce water retention B Produce nausea C Induce vomiting D None of the above ____ 9. Individuals whose eating disorder precedes their substance use disorder appear to have higher rates of which disorder? A Obsessive-compulsive disorder B Panic Disorder C Social Phobia D All of the above ____ 10. Chapter II Explaining the Co-Occurrence: Common Personal, Social and Societal Risks Eating disorders and substance use disorders can both be life threatening. A True B False ____ 11. Both substance abuse disorders and certain forms of disordered eating are related to the common actions of which particular brain chemical? A Dopamine B Serotonin C Epinephrine D Histamine ____ 12. Bulimics tend to be more vulnerable to confusion around sexual orientation, which is related to alcohol abuse. A True B False ____ 13. More than 45% of high school girls report having been physically or sexually abused. A True B False ____ 14. Bulimics who have a lifetime history of substance dependence disorder have among the highest rates of sexual abuse compared with other eating disorders. A True B False ____ 15. The link between eating disorders and substance use disorders can be seen in that antidepressants are effective in treating both types of disorders. A True B False ____ 16. Typically, familial characteristics common to women with eating disorders include a family environment in which a lack of control and excessive permissiveness are the norms. A True B False ____ 17. What percent of American adults are considered either overweight or obese? A 20% B 60% C 80% D None of the above ____ 18. One study found that an overwhelming majority (86.4 percent) of commercials for appearance-enhancing products during Saturday morning was aimed at females, with none aimed specifically at males. A True B False ____ 19. Chapter III Treating Eating Disorders and Co-Occurring Substance Abuse The majority of substance abuse treatment programs are well equipped to treat both eating disorders and substance use disorders. A True B False ____ 20. One study found that during drug detoxification, many patients turned to binge eating to help provide relief and ward off feelings of emptiness and hopelessness. A True B False ____ 21. One of the main steps in treating a substance use disorder, an eating disorder or both is to conduct a complete: A Medical evaluation B Psychiatric evaluation C Both a and b D Neither a nor b ____ 22. Motivational Enhancement Therapy is the therapy most heavily researched and used in the treatment of eating disorders. A True B False ____ 23. A common approach for treating eating disorders, particularly bulimia nervosa, is the use of antidepressant medication. A True B False ____ 24. Chapter IV Prevention of Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Schools are considered a good venue for implementing prevention programs whether for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors, violence or other health-risk behaviors. A True B False Multiple Response Identify one or more choices that best complete the statement or answer the question. ____ 25. Please choose one of the options below for receiving your certificate of CEH’s. A United States Postal Service B E-mail C Fax Completion Complete each statement. 26. We will need your mailing address or your Fax # if you chose either of these options for receiving your certificate of hours. 27. Please indicate your license type and #: For example: MFT#1234567 or CADC I #123456 Matching Please evaluate the course by choosing one of the responses below for each question. 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