A 14-year-old girl presents with weight loss, amenorrhoea and marked body image distortion. BMI is 15 kg/m² and pulse is 44/min. What is the most appr...

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A 14-year-old girl presents with weight loss, amenorrhoea and marked body image distortion. BMI is 15 kg/m² and pulse is 44/min. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent admission to a specialised paediatric or adolescent service

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Provide dietary advice and review in 1 month

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Start SSRI and no further intervention

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Refer only to a personal trainer

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Advise parents to encourage more exercise

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Adolescent anorexia initial assessment

A 14-year-old girl presents with weight loss, amenorrhoea and marked body image distortion. BMI is 15 kg/m² and pulse is 44/min. What is the most appropriate next step?