MSRA: Eating Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of anorexia nervosa?
A
Low body weight, self-induced weight loss, over-valued ideas, endocrine disturbance
2
Q
What are the features of bulimia nervosa?
A
Recurrent episodes of binge eating, followed by intentional vomiting or other purgatory behaviours, overvalued ideas
3
Q
Which blood results are low in anorexia?
A
Potassium
T3
Sex hormones
4
Q
Which blood results are raised in anorexia?
A
Growth hormone
Cortisol
Glucose
Cholesterol