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Registered Dietitian

Category - Nutrition Care

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Which of the following conditions may be caused by bulimia? (Choose all that apply.)

Acute pancreatitis
Chronic diarrhea
Cardiac arrhythmia
None of the above

Explanation

Answers: A and C - Acute pancreatitis and cardiac arrhythmia are common complications of bulimia, resulting from disturbances in enzyme and electrolyte levels due to excessive vomiting. Diarrhea is not a common complication; due to large losses of body water many bulimics experience constipation.

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