Bulimia Nervosa: Management of a Serious Eating Disorder

$20.00

i 1.00 Hours

Course Overview

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.

About the Course Author

Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 12 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. 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. Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Shana 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 a staff pharmacist at the NYU Langone Medical Center. Shana Jiang, PharmD, BCPS has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

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Certificates provided by accrediting body (9 Match)

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

1.00HOURS

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.

Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Florida Board of Medicine

1.00HOURS

Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Certified Health Education Specialist

1.00HOURS

Sponsored by Relias LLC, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours.
American College of Sports Medicine

1.00HOURS

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that Relias LLC meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from 2013 to December 2022 (provider #730441). This course is approved for 1.0 ACSM CEC. ACSM approved providership of these programs does not imply endorsement of the sponsoring organization’s products/services.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

1.00HOURS

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.

Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: P
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-21-071-H04-P
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

1.00HOURS

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.

Type Activity: Knowledge
Target Audience Designation: T
ACPE Universal Activity Number: JA4008266-0000-21-071-H04-T
Ohio State Medical Board

1.00HOURS

State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

1.00HOURS

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

1.00HOURS

Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-BN
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2020-12-01
Expiration Date:

2023-11-30
Learning Objectives:

Describe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management strategies for patients with bulimia nervosa.; Discuss the complications of bulimia nervosa.; Identify physical and emotional signs and symptoms of eating disorders, specifically 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
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Fitness Professionals; Health Educators; Pharmacists; Pharmacy Technicians; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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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.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.