Miranda is a 23 year-old female who presents with symptoms of anxiety. She is dressed in baggy clothes and appears to be very thin. Miranda states that she worries a lot about her weight. Her father is obese, and she says that she does not want “to end up like him.” Miranda’s primary care physician suggested that she attend counseling, because he is concerned about her weight loss. Miranda’s weight is significantly low for someone of her stature. Miranda states that she wants to lose “a few more pounds,” because she has “big thighs.” When asked about her methods for weight loss, she states that she takes laxatives regularly and runs 3 or more hours per day. Miranda has periods where she binges on cereal, but she then increases her laxative intake and adds an extra workout to her exercise regimen. Miranda worries that she will gain weight if she stops taking laxatives.

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Miranda is a 23 year-old female who presents with symptoms of anxiety. She is dressed in baggy clothes and appears to be very thin. Miranda states that she worries a lot about her weight. Her father is obese, and she says that she does not want “to end up like him.” Miranda’s primary care physician suggested that she attend counseling, because he is concerned about her weight loss. Miranda’s weight is significantly low for someone of her stature. Miranda states that she wants to lose “a few more pounds,” because she has “big thighs.” When asked about her methods for weight loss, she states that she takes laxatives regularly and runs 3 or more hours per day. Miranda has periods where she binges on cereal, but she then increases her laxative intake and adds an extra workout to her exercise regimen. Miranda worries that she will gain weight if she stops taking laxatives.

Based on the information provided, what would be Miranda’s diagnosis?
A. F50.02 Anorexia Nervosa, Binge-Eating / Purging Type
B. F50.2 Bulimia Nervosa
C. F50.8 Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Answer 1

How does your text define these disorders? If you can't read that, google them for explanations of what symptoms present in these disorders, then decide. I'll be glad to check your answer.