14th February 2025

A 22-year-old laboratory assistant has just been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.

A 22-year-old laboratory assistant has just been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. She has a BMI of 16.5 and has been using diet pills and thyroxine she bought over the internet to help her lose weight. Roughly once per week she will eat a box of doughnuts and feel so guilty afterwards that she makes herself vomit. She has frequent obsessive thoughts regarding eating too much or putting on weight.

What is the first line treatment for anorexia nervosa?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.