Question

A 19-year-old woman with BMI 16 kg/m², amenorrhoea and intense fear of gaining weight is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. She is medically stable. What is the most appropriate management plan?

Accepted Answer

Offer evidence-based eating disorder-focused psychological therapy in a specialist service

Answer

Immediate compulsory inpatient treatment in all cases

Answer

Start high-dose antipsychotic medication

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Advise self-help only

Answer

No treatment; monitor weight annually

Practice question

A 19-year-old woman with BMI 16 kg/m², amenorrhoea and intense fear of gaining weight is diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. She is medically stable. What is the most appropriate management plan?