Which of the following is least characteristic of anorexia nervosa? a) Lowered vital signs when the weight is low b) Decreased physical activity c) History of obesity d) Denial of illness
Aa and b
Bb and d
Cc and d
Db and c
A young girl hospitalised with anorexia nervosa is on treatment. Even after taking adequate food according to the recommended diet plan for last 1 week, there is no gain in weight. What is the next step in management:
AIncrease the caloric intake from 1500 kcal to 2000 kcal per day
BIncrease fluid intake
CIncrease the dose of anxiolytics
DObserve patient for 2 hours after meal
A young lady presents with a history of repeated episodes of overeating followed by purging using laxatives. She is probably suffering from -
ABinge eating disorder
BSchizophrenia
CAnorexia nervosa
DBulimia nervosa
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