Course Code: REL-ACU-0-NBN
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the diagnostic criteria, warning signs, and clinical presentation of bulimia nervosa.
Recall the steps to complete in a clinical assessment of the patient with bulimia nervosa, and the indications for referrals.
Discuss appropriate management strategies for individuals with bulimia nervosa and the complications of bulimia nervosa.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of BN
The Binge/Purge Cycle
Body Image
Psychological Impacts
Epidemiology and Etiology
Section 3: Clinical Presentation
Initial Visit to HCP
Signs and Symptoms
Recognizing the Warning Signs
Section 4: Assessment
Patient History
Physical Assessment
Diagnostics
Section 5: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Working as a Team
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
Fitness or Athletic Trainers
Dental Consult
Mental Health Referral
Section 6: Pharmacological Strategies
Antidepressants
Mood Stabilizers and Anti-Seizure Medications
Opioid Antagonists
Other Medications
Section 7: Nonpharmacological Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Family-Based Therapy (FBT)
Section 8: Complications of BN
GI Issues
Overuse of Ipecac
Chronic Laxative Use
Malnutrition
When Should an Individual be Admitted to the Hospital?
Prognosis
Section 9: Clinical Vignette
BN Relapse
Section 10: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Dietitians; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.