Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Binge-Eating/purging Type

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the binge-eating/purging type of anorexia?

• A) The use of laxatives
• B) 30 to 50 percent of those who begin by binge-eating and purging become restricting type anorexics
• C) Body weight is within normal range
• D) Efforts to restrict food intake

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Definitions:

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12-Lead ECG

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Electrodes

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