Anorexia

Question 1

2 typical features

Answer 1

restricts food intake

over exercise

Question 2

diagnosing 4 criteria

Answer 2

1. fear of fat
2. deliberate weight loss
3. distorted body image
4. BMI <17.5

Question 3

associated features of anorexia

Answer 3

1. pre occupation of food
2. self conscious eating in public
3. constipation
4. cold intolerance
5. depression/ ocd

Question 4

physical sign of anorexia

Answer 4

1. dry/yellow skin
2. fine hair
3. bradycardia

Question 5

DDx anorexia

Answer 5

1. organic low weight
2. depression
3. substance abuse