08-03-2005, 01:35 PM
An 18-year-old college freshman comes to the clinic at her parents' urging for evaluation of a 6.8-kg (15-lb) weight loss. Over the past 4 months, she has had increasing difficulty concentrating on her schoolwork and has begun to miss classes. She avoids friends and often skips meals while watching television alone in her room. She sleeps fitfully and often awakens at 5:00 AM and is unable to go back to sleep. Her weight is currently in the low-normal range. She agrees that something is wrong and feels guilty about her academic performance. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A)Anorexia nervosa
B)Bulimia nervosa
C)Conversion reaction
D)Major depressive disorder
E)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
F)Schizophrenia
A)Anorexia nervosa
B)Bulimia nervosa
C)Conversion reaction
D)Major depressive disorder
E)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
F)Schizophrenia