Eating Disorders is part of the Specific Psychiatric Conditions section of Psychiatry. Practise 13 exam-style MCQs for NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation.
Eating Disorders MCQs contrast anorexia, bulimia and avoidant-restrictive intake — body-image drive versus sensory avoidance, Russell's sign, why bupropion is contraindicated, and when admission becomes urgent — high-yield NEET PG psychiatry.
Sample Eating Disorders MCQs with answers
Sample MCQ #1
A 19-year-old girl referred for evaluation of menstrual disturbances. She weighs only 38 kg and is 1.78 m tall. She is emaciated, her skin is dry and she has excessive growth of lanugo hair. She has been amenorrhoeic for 9 months. Her cortisol level is elevated, her Free T4 is normal. She has anemia and associated reduced white cell and platelet count. Which of the following diagnoses is most likely to fit with this clinical picture?
AAddison's disease
BHIV
CHypothyroidism
DAnorexia nervosa
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa has a female to male preponderance of 9:1. It is estimated that around 0.5-1% of women between 15 and 30 years of age have anorexia. The aetiology of anorexia is unknown, but it is likely to be an interaction between environmental and genetic factors, Patient may also have bradycardia and low / low-normal BP Typical laboratory tests include decreased FSH, LH, estrogens and 17-OH steroids. Free T4 and TSH levels are usually normal. Anemia with decreased white and platelet cell count may also occur. There may be metabolic alkalosis, hypocalcaemia, hypokalemia and hypomagnesaemia. Treatment may involve complex psychotherapy for a number of years, and referral to a specialist in the field is recommended. Reference: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 20 th edition Chapter:444 Page number: 3274
Sample MCQ #2
A 17-year-old adolescent suffers from Bulimia nervosa and is very depressed. She is also suffering from insomnia and apathy. Which of the following medications should be avoided?
AFluoxetine
BTrazodone
CBupropion
DAmitriptyline
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Bupropion
Bupropion is a NDRI (norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor). Seizure disorders and eating disorders are contraindications for bupropion because of its possible lowering of the seizure threshold and its anorectic effects. Reference: Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, 11th Edition, Chapter 29, Page Number-955.
Sample MCQ #3
A 15 year old female is brought to OPD by her mother for evaluation as she has been eating very less and becoming very thin. O/E: her BMI <17.5, russel's sign was seen. Mother is reporting that she is indulged into rigorous exercises and over gymming. During interview, girl is irritated and saying that she is doing good and eating fine. On further enquiry, it was found that she didn't had menses for last 3 months. What is the diagnosis?
ABulemia Nervosa
BAnorexia Nervosa
CPica
DBinge eating disorder
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✓ Correct Answer: B. Anorexia Nervosa
She is image conscious and has BMI Reference: Kaplan and Saddocks Synopsis of Psychiaitry, 11th Edition, Chapter 22, Page No.: 511
Sample MCQ #4
A 21 year old female is presented to OPD with complaints of nutritional deficiencies and weight loss. She avoids eating food as she doesn't like the smell of food. On further evaluation, it is found that she is not image conscious. She is suffering from:
ABulemia Nervosa
BAnorexia Nervosa
CBinge eating disorder
DAvoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
In avoidant restrictive food intake disorder: A person avoids eating food because he/she doesn't like taste or smell of food. Person is not image conscious. Reference: ICD-11, Feeding or Eating Disorders, BlockL1-6B8, Page No.: 59
Sample MCQ #5
A 23-year-old college student comes to the physician because her roommates are worried about her eating. She tells the physician that she regularly eats large amounts of food(more than 10,000 calories on occasion) and then has to 'punish herself' and 'get rid of it'. She explains that she does this by sticking her finger down her throat, which causes her to vomit. She tried to hide this activity from her roommates, but on more than one occasion they have heard her retching in the bathroom. The patient is 5'5" tall and weighs 132 lb. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
AAnorexia nervosa
BAvoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
CBulimia nervosa
DBinge-eating disorder
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Bulimia nervosa
This college student has the classic symptoms of bulimia, in which she eats huge amounts of food (binging) and then feels the need to "get rid of it" (purging) Her body mass index (BMI) is within a normal range and therefore anorexia is ruled out. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is more commonly found in children, and at any rate, this woman's food intake is anything but restrictive (OPTION B). Likewise, while she does binge, she also purges, making binge-eating disorder less of a good fit than bulimia (OPTION D). Pica is the eating of non-nutritional objects that are not meant to be consumed (e.g., lead paint chips). There is no history of this given in the vignette. Reference: Kaplan and Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry, Eleventh edition, Chapter 15.2, Bulimia Nervosa, Page no. 517.
Sample MCQ #6
Hospitalized management of anorexia nervosa is done on priority in patients with:
ADepression
BAmenorrhea
CBinging episodes
DWeight for height less than 75% of normal
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✓ Correct Answer: D. Weight for height less than 75% of normal
Weight for height less than 80% of expected is an indication for admission. Reference: Kaplan and Saddocks Synopsis of Psychiaitry, 11th Edition, Chapter 15, Page No.: 514
Sample MCQ #7
Differentiating feature of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder and restrictive type of anorexia nervosa is:
AWeight loss is seen
BNutritional deficiencies
CAbsence of body image consciousness
DInsufficient intake of food
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✓ Correct Answer: C. Absence of body image consciousness
In avoidant restrictive food intake disorder: A person avoids eating food because he/she doesn't like taste or smell of food. Person is not image conscious. Reference: Kaplan and Saddocks Synopsis of Psychiaitry, 11th Edition, Chapter 22, Page No.: 514
What you can practise in Eating Disorders
13 Eating Disorders MCQs on Specific Psychiatric Conditions — each with detailed explanations
Previous-year question practice across NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS
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Eating Disorders MCQs contrast anorexia, bulimia and avoidant-restrictive intake — body-image drive versus sensory avoidance, Russell's sign, why bupropion is contraindicated, and when admission becomes urgent — high-yield NEET PG psychiatry.
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MedLadder includes 13 curated MCQs for Eating Disorders under Psychiatry (Specific Psychiatric Conditions), covering NEET PG, FMGE, INI-CET and NEET SS preparation.
