Mark is a male model who has been admitted for weight loss and dehydration. Mark tells you, "I can eat anything I want and I don't gain weight. Isn't that great?" After dinner you hear a noise and you observe Mark vomiting in the bathroom
You document this and suspect:
A.
Food poisoning.
B.
Anorexia nervosa.
C.
Bulimia nervosa.
D.
Bipolar disorder.
ANS: C
Bulimia nervosa is known to be common in men and women who feel pressure to keep their weight at a certain level. Self-induced vomiting is a frequent method of purging food.
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