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Anorexia Nervosa — UKMLA MCQ

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A 19-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa presents with BMI of 15 and bradycardia. She denies suicidal ideation. According to NICE, which factor would most strongly indicate the need for inpatient admission?

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Correct answer: D — Bradycardia at 40 bpm and hypotension

Inpatient admission is warranted for medical instability such as severe bradycardia, hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, or dangerously low BMI. NICE guidelines emphasise physiological parameters to guide admission decisions.

Reference: NICE Eating Disorders Guideline