Anorexia Nervosa Flashcards
1
Q
Describe Anorexia Nervosa?
A
Eating disorder causing to obsess about weight and what they eat.
2
Q
What age of onset the disease occur?
A
Adolescent between 12-25 more common in females
2
Q
What is the mental perception of the body?
A
Distorted body image
3
Q
Major cardiac complication of anorexia?
A
Cardiac arrythmias
4
Q
What is a major gynecological complication of anorexia?
A
Amenorhea
5
Q
What is the Tx of anorexia?
A
Small frequently meals with counseling and milieu therapy
6
Q
What are the factor s of treatment?
A
Nutritional rehabilitation and psychotherapy
