POMA: Examples - Anorexia

3 important questions on POMA: Examples - Anorexia

What kind of information should I be taking for anorexia?

1. Complete medical history and medications (clinical signs)
2. Type of change in appetite (extent, duration, method, preferences)
3. Complete diet history
4. Environmental history
5. Description of what happens when food bowl is approached

What would PE look like for anorexia?

Localize the problem (GI vs non GI)
  • Oropharyngeal exam
  • abdominal palpation 
  • orthopedic and neurological

How do we formulate a plan/treatment for anorexia?

Using the differential diagnoses from the assesment, come up with diagnostic plan for x-rays, bloodwork, U/S. Treatment will depend on these diagnostic plans and results

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