Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what do you expect to see in history of a patient with Anorexia Nervosa?
A
Childhood eating disorder/ difficulty
2
Q
when do you use SSRI / SNRI in Anorexia patient?
A
once stable
3
Q
when do we admit Bulimia Nervosa patient to hospital?
A
When
Major electrolyte disturbance
suicidal ideation or attempt
no response to outpatient treatment
4
Q
what associate with increased incidence of seizures in bulimia nervosa patients?
A
Bupropion
5
Q
is Psychosis a disorder of its own?
A
No - thats a misused term
6
Q
what do Anorexia patient often die of?
A
Cardiovascular disease
