Bulimia Nervosa Involves a Loss of Control Over the Impulse

question 62

Multiple Choice

Bulimia nervosa involves a loss of control over the impulse to binge. Which of the following is NOT true of this disorder?

• A) Recurrent episodes of binge eating, at least once a week for a month, indicate bulimia to be a consideration
• B) Bulimia is less common than anorexia nervosa
• C) Serious adverse health effects from bulimia are common
• D) Prozac has recently been approved for use in treating this disease

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