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Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
Which of the following is a characteristic of anorexia nervosa?
- Improved body image
- Excessive weight gain
- Hyperactivity (correct)
- Increased appetite
What is a common behavior exhibited by anorectic patients?
What is a common behavior exhibited by anorectic patients?
- Exercise avoidance
- Suicide attempts
- Drug addiction (correct)
- Healthy eating habits
Which of the following is a potential complication in patients with severe anorexia?
Which of the following is a potential complication in patients with severe anorexia?
- Pulmonary edema (correct)
- Enhanced immune system
- Improved digestion
- High blood pressure
What is a common characteristic of bulimia?
What is a common characteristic of bulimia?
What is a potential consequence of severe anorexia?
What is a potential consequence of severe anorexia?
What is a potential complication of anorexia nervosa and bulimia?
What is a potential complication of anorexia nervosa and bulimia?
What is a potential endocrine abnormality seen in anorexia nervosa?
What is a potential endocrine abnormality seen in anorexia nervosa?
What alteration may be seen on the electrocardiogram (ECG) of anorectic patients?
What alteration may be seen on the electrocardiogram (ECG) of anorectic patients?
What is a potential complication in patients with severe anorexia, a body mass index less than 13 kg/m2, and marked hypoglycemia or leukocytopenia?
What is a potential complication in patients with severe anorexia, a body mass index less than 13 kg/m2, and marked hypoglycemia or leukocytopenia?
What may lead to disturbance of electrolytes or fatal arrhythmia during anesthesia in anorectic patients?
What may lead to disturbance of electrolytes or fatal arrhythmia during anesthesia in anorectic patients?
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