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Which type of medication has been used to help reduce binges and vomiting in persons with bulimia nervosa?

A) Antianxiety drugs
B) Antipsychotics
C) Antidepressants
D) Beta blockers

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain, leading to serious physical and psychological consequences.

Antianxiety Drugs

Medications designed to prevent, reduce, or treat anxiety symptoms by altering brain chemistry.

Antipsychotics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including schizophrenia, and other disorders involving a disconnect from reality.

  • Determine successful intervention methods for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.
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Caleb AkinsanyaDec 12, 2024
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