Adult Bulimia Nervosa
  1. Diagnosis
  2. Medication
  3. Recommendation

Does patient meet any indication for hospitalization?

Hospital Admission Indications:

- Medical / Psychiatric Instability
- Cardiac Dysrhythmias or qTc ≥ 500 msec
- Pulse < 40 bpm
- BP < 80/60 mmHg
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Severe Dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance (K < 3, Phos < 2, Hypoglycemia)
- Temp < 97 degrees
- BMI < 15 or IBW < 70%
- Marked edema
- Marked suicidality or possible recent attempt

Is a comorbid disorder present?

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