Eating disorders: binge eating disorder: practice question

A Psychiatry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Psychiatry · Eating disorders: binge eating disorder

Sample item

Which drug is approved for moderate to severe binge eating disorder in adults?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Lisdexamfetamine

Binge eating disorder is recurrent binges at least weekly for 3 months, without regular compensatory behaviours, causing distress. CBT is first-line, and lisdexamfetamine (and SSRIs off label) can reduce binge frequency.

Option by option

  • A. Disulfiram

    Disulfiram is for alcohol dependence.

  • B. Bupropion

    Bupropion is not approved and is contraindicated in eating disorders.

  • C. Olanzapine

    Olanzapine causes weight gain and is not used.

  • D. Lisdexamfetamine (correct)

    Correct. Lisdexamfetamine is approved for BED.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is D, Lisdexamfetamine. Binge eating disorder is recurrent binges at least weekly for 3 months, without regular compensatory behaviours, causing distress.

Why is "Disulfiram" not the answer?

Disulfiram is for alcohol dependence.

Why is "Bupropion" not the answer?

Bupropion is not approved and is contraindicated in eating disorders.

Why is "Olanzapine" not the answer?

Olanzapine causes weight gain and is not used.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Eating disorders: binge eating disorder in Psychiatry. CBT is first-line, and lisdexamfetamine (and SSRIs off label) can reduce binge frequency.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as a multi-step question: it asks you to combine more than one idea. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Eating disorders: binge eating disorder?

Learn each diagnosis by its core features and its first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other Psychiatry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.