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Case: Eating disorder

A 13-year-old female is brought in by her concerned mum with significant weight loss and altered behaviour over the past 2-3 months.

1. State (5) history and examination findings that would indicate the patient has an eating disorder. 5 marks

2. List (6) abnormal test results you would anticipate in the presence of a severe eating disorder and provide an explanation for each. 6 marks

3. What is refeeding syndrome? 1 mark

4. Outline (3) key considerations in refeeding a patient with confirmed severe anorexia nervosa. 3 marks

5. List (3) long term complications of anorexia nervosa. 3 marks

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Case: Eating disorder

1. State (5) history and examination findings that would indicate the patient has an eating disorder. 5 marks

2. List (6) abnormal test results you would anticipate in the presence of a severe eating disorder and provide an explanation for each. 6 marks

3. What is refeeding syndrome? 1 mark

4. Outline (3) key considerations in refeeding a patient with confirmed severe anorexia nervosa. 3 marks

5. List (3) long term complications of anorexia nervosa. 3 marks

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