Which of the following factors are associated with psychogenic vomiting? Select all that apply
a. Physical syndrome
b. Sexual abuse
c. Alcoholism
d. Posttraumatic stress
e. Eating disorders
ANS: A, B, D, E
Factors associated with psychogenic vomiting include a physical syndrome, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress, and eating disorders. Alcoholism is not a factor that is known to be associated with psychogenic vomiting.
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