Eating Disorders

Question 1

what screening tool do you use to identify an eating disorder?

Answer 1

SCOFF

do you make yourself SICK because you feel to full?

do you worry you have lost CONTROL over how much you eat?

have you recently lost more than ONE stone?

do you believe yourself to be FAT when others say you’re too thin?

would you say FOOD dominates your life?

Question 2

Anorexia nervose

Answer 2

restriction of intake to reduce weight

vomiting, laxative abuse, excessive exercise, abuse of appetite suppressants

Question 3

when would you test for anorexia nervosa

Answer 3

if they are 15% below ideal body weight

BMI less than 17.5

Question 4

how do you treat eating disorders?

Answer 4

re-feeding

CBT

high dose antidepressants

Question 5

symptoms and signs of anorexia nervosa:

Answer 5

amenorrhoea

bloating

constipation

delayed puberty

cold intolerance

blue hands and feet

osteoporosis

fainting

Question 6

what is bulimia nervosa?

Answer 6

binge eating followed by compensatory behaviour of the purging type

(vomiting, laxative abuse)