Anorexia Nervosa Flashcards
1
Q
what criteria is the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa based on?
A
DSM 5
2
Q
what are the criteria to diagnosed anorexia nervosa?
A
- restriction of energy intake leading to reduced BMI
- fear of weight gain
- disturbance in the way in which body image is experienced, undue influence of body weight, denial of seriousness of low BMI
3
Q
what are the recommended management options for anorexia?
A
- individual eating-disorder-focused cognitive behavioural therapy
- maudsley anorexia nervosa treatment for adults
- specialist supportive clinical management
4
Q
what treatment option is recommended in children and young adults with anorexia nervosa?
A
- anorexia focused family therapy
- cognitive behavioural therapy
5
Q
what proportion of anorexia nervosa patients die due to their condition?
A
10%
6
Q
what are the features of anorexia nervosa?
A
- reduced BMI
- bradycardia
- hypotension
- enlarged salivary glands
7
Q
what physiological abnormalities are seen?
A
- hypokalaemia
- low FSH, LH, oestrogen and testosterone
- raised cortisol and growth hormone
- impaired glucose tolerance
- hypercholesterolaemia
- hypercarotinaemia
- low T3
8
Q
anorexia nervosa
G’s and C’s raised
A
Growth hormone
Glucose
salivary Glands
Cortisol
Cholesterol
Carotinaemia
raised physiological abnormalities associated with anorexia nervosa
