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What is the difference between anorexia and bulimia? {Ans: anorexia: pts are underweight; not distressed about illness and may thus be resistant to tx bulimia: pts are normal weight or are overweight; typically distressed about sx and are thus easier to tx}What are the SE of atypical antipsychotics? {Ans: weight gain, type 2 DM, somnolence, sedation, and QT prolongation Agranulocytosis requiring weekly CBC monitoring (clozapine)}What are the aspects of ADHD dysfxn? {Ans: Inattention: - poor attention span in schoolwork/play; poor attention to detail or careless mistakes; does not listen when spoken to; has difficulty following instructions or finishing tasks; loses items needed to complete tasks, is forgetful and easily distracted Hyperactivity/impulsivity: - fidgets, leaves seat in classroom; runs around inappropriately; cannot play quietly; talks excessively; does not wait turn; interrupts others}What is the dx criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder? {Ans: anxiety on most days (six or more months) and w/ three or more somatic sx (restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, disturbed sleep)}What are characteristics of schizoid personality disorder? {Ans: isolated, detached "loners", restricted emotional expression}What are the GI complications of eating disorders? {Ans: dental erosions and decay abdominal pain delayed gastric emptying}What