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Anorexia nervosa with medical risk — PARA MCQ

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HardPaediatrics - Adolescent healthAnorexia nervosa with medical riskPARA

A 16-year-old girl has weight loss, amenorrhoea and fear of gaining weight. BMI is 15.2 kg/m2, pulse is 46 beats/min and potassium is 3.1 mmol/L. What is the most important next step?

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Correct answer: E — Urgent specialist eating-disorder assessment because of medical risk

Low BMI with bradycardia and hypokalaemia indicates medical risk in anorexia nervosa and requires urgent specialist assessment.

Reference: NICE NG69: Eating disorders