Anorexia, Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders
- Previous year questions on Anorexia, Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Psychiatry section of the exam.
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- 48 live questions in Anorexia, Bulimia and Other Eating Disorders.
- 1 of 48 questions carries a verified exam year: 2017.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Excessive eating of non-nutritive substances is called
- APica✓ Correct answer
- BAnorexia nervosa
- CPrune belly disease
- DDyslexia
Q2.True about Anorexia nervosa
- AIs more common than bulimia
- BCan have a low T4 in the presence of a normal T3
- CMay have a hypochloremic hypokalemic alkalosis
- DIs associated with constipation more commonly than diarrhea✓ Correct answer
Q3.Some children go through a period of intense appetite when they eat or chew on all sos of inedible substances. This is called
- APica✓ Correct answer
- BAnorexia
- CBulimia
- DAstasia abasia
Q4.Which of the following is an eating disorder
- AEnuresis
- BBulimia nervosa✓ Correct answer
- CEncoparesis
- DTourette disorder
Q5.Not seen in anorexia nervosa:
- AOsteoporosis
- BRefusal to feeds
- CWeight loss
- DMenorrhagia✓ Correct answer
Q6.All of the following are features of anorexia nervosa except
- ARestriction of energy intake relative to requirement
- BIntense fear of gaining weight
- CSymptoms emerge in later adolescence✓ Correct answer
- DIndividual has engaged in recurrent episodes of binging or purging behaviour
Q7.Indoor management of anorexia nervosa is done on priority patients with:-
- ABinging episodes
- BWeight for height less than 75% of normal✓ Correct answer
- CAmenorrhea
- DDepression
Q8.Which of the folowing is not true about Rumination disorder?
- AFailure to thrive
- BAppears between 3 - 5 years of age✓ Correct answer
- CRegurgitation of food
- DNo nausea
Q9.A young girl hospitalised with anorexia nervosa is on treatment, Even after taking adequate food according to the recommended diet plan for last 1 week, there is no gain in weight, what is the next step in management:
- AIncrease fluid intake
- BObserve patient for 2 hours after meal✓ Correct answer
- CIncrease the do se of anxiolytics
- DIncrease the caloric intake from 1500 kcal to 2000 kcal per day
Q10.False regarding anorexia nervosa:
- APsychiatric symptoms such as depression may be associated
- BExcessive exercising can be a feature
- CWeight loss is a feature
- DDecreased appetite is a feature✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: A. Pica; Q2: D. Is associated with constipation more commonly than diarrhea; Q3: A. Pica; Q4: B. Bulimia nervosa; Q5: D. Menorrhagia; Q6: C. Symptoms emerge in later adolescence; Q7: B. Weight for height less than 75% of normal; Q8: B. Appears between 3 - 5 years of age; Q9: B. Observe patient for 2 hours after meal; Q10: D. Decreased appetite is a feature.
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