Question 78 · LEK · Anorexia nervosa
Indicate the diagnostic criteria of anorexia nervosa:
- A. loss of weight or (in children) no weight gain leading to the body weight at least 5% below normal weight or expected weight according to the age and the height, accompanied by symptoms of depression.
- B. loss of weight or (in children) no weight gain leading to the body weight at least 10% below normal weight or expected weight according to the age and the height, accompanied by symptoms of depression.
- C. loss of weight or (in children) no weight gain leading to the body weight at least 10% below normal weight or expected weight according to the age and the height; accompanying symptoms of depression are not necessary.
- D. loss of weight or (in children) no weight gain leading to the body weight at least 15% below normal weight or expected weight according to the age and the height, accompanied by symptoms of depression.
- E. loss of weight or (in children) no weight gain leading to the body weight at least 15% below normal weight or expected weight according to the age and the height; accompanying symptoms of depression are not necessary.
Hint
Recall the ICD-10 weight threshold for anorexia nervosa and whether mood symptoms are part of its criteria.
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