1
Q
bulimia nervosa - episodes of over eating ? times per week for how long
A
at least 2 x per week for 3 months
2
Q
russels sign
A
callouses on knuckles
3
Q
BMI ? is high risk
A
< 13
4
Q
anorexia nervosa - body weight ?% below expected
A
15
5
Q
red flag signs in anorexia nervosa
A
BMI < 13 temp < 34.5 pulse < 40 BP < 80/50 purpura long QT, flat T waves low Na, K, Po4
6
Q
BMI ? means urgent referral to eating disorder unit
A
< 15
7
Q
BMI ? means routine referral
A
15 - 17.5
8
Q
what drug may decrease relapse rate in anorexia nervosa
A
fluoxetine
9
Q
In anorexia, most things are low i.e. hypokalaemia etc, which things are raised?
A
Gs and Cs are raised
- growth hormone
- salivary glands
- glucose
- carotinaemia
- cortisol
- cholesterol
10
Q
hypertension or hypotension in anorexia?
A
hypotension
11
Q
tachycardia or bradycardia in anorexia?
A
bradycardia
