eating disorders Flashcards
1
Q
anorexia features
A
distorted body image
weight loss - 15% below or BMI 17.5
amenorrhoea
lanugo hair
hypotension
hypothermia
mood changes
low calorie diet
using laxatives or vomiting or diuretics
2
Q
bulemia features
A
Binge eating and purging
laxatives
distorted body image
erosion of teeth
swollen salivary glands
mouth ulcers
reflux
calluses on knuckles
alkylosis
3
Q
binge eating disorder
A
excessive overeating, loss of control
no purging
eating very quickly
uncomfortably full
dazed state
4
Q
bloods in restrictive eating disorders
A
anaemia
low white cell
thrombocytopenia
hypokalaemia - vomiting
5
Q
management of eating disorders
A
self help
CBT
family therapy if young
addressing other factors
admission
6
Q
refeeding syndrome effects
A
hypokalaemia
hypomagnesaemia
low phosphate
fluid overload
