Eating Disorders

Question 1

what are the 3 features of anorexia nervosa?

Answer 1

low body weight
fear of gaining weight
body image disturbance

Question 2

what is the diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa?

Answer 2

weight loss
self induced weight loss due to avoiding fatty foods
self perception of being too fat
amenorrhoea/loss of sexual interest

Question 3

complications of anorexia?

Answer 3

refeeding syndrme
hypothermia
dehydration
electrolyte disturbance

Question 4

what is bulimia nervosa?

Answer 4

recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by behaviours to compensate for the binge

Question 5

two signs of bulimia?

Answer 5

caries

russel’s sign

Question 6

what is russel’s sign?

Answer 6

caluses on back of hand/knuckles due to self induced vomiting over a long time

Question 7

diagnostic criteria for bulimia?

Answer 7

overeating at least 2x a week for 3 months
cravings
vomiting/purging/starving
self perception of being too fat