Bulimia Nervosa Flashcards
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criteria for bulimia
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persistent preoccupation with eating irresistible craving for food binges attempts to counter effects of binges (starvation, vomiting, laxatives, drug misuse) morbid fear of fatness
2
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physical assessment in bulimia
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calluses on knuckles (Russell’s sign)
parotid hypertrophy
dental caries
3
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co-morbidities in bulimia
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depression
self-harm
substances
impulsive personality
4
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management of bulimia
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guided self-help
CBT
SSRIs
5
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complications of bulimia
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oesophageal reflux tears ruptures hypokalaemia subconjunctival haemorrhage dehydration seizures (metabolic abnormalities)
