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Bulimia Nervosa — MRCPsych Paper B MCQ

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EasyNICE Eating Disorders GuidelineBulimia NervosaMRCPsych Paper B

A 30-year-old woman with bulimia nervosa seeks help. According to NICE, the first-line psychological treatment for adults with bulimia is:

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Correct answer: E — CBT for eating disorders (CBT-ED)

NICE recommends CBT-ED as first-line for bulimia in adults. IPT may be second-line. Family therapy is more common in younger patients. DBT is not standard first-line for bulimia.

Reference: NICE recommends CBT-ED as first-line for bulimia in adults. IPT may be second-line. Family therapy is more common in younger patients. DBT is not standard first-line for bulimia.