Anorexia Nervosa Flashcards
1
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Clinical features
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reduced body mass index
bradycardia
hypotension
enlarged salivary glands
2
Q
Describe the effect of anorexia nervosa on potassium
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patients often hypokalaemic
3
Q
Describe the effect of anorexia nervosa on reproductive hormones
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low FSH, LH, oestrogens and testosterone
4
Q
Describe the effect of anorexia nervosa on cortisol and growth hormone
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RAISED cortisol and growth hormone
5
Q
Describe glucose tolerance in anorexia
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impaired glucose tolerance
6
Q
Which thyroid hormone is often low in anorexia?
A
T3
7
Q
Do patients present with hyper or hypochloesterolaemia?
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hypercholesterolaemia
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