93. Which of the following statements is true for the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)?

• A.EPDS is diagnostic of perinatal mood disorders.
• B.EPDS must be administered by medical staff.
• C.EPDS screens for depression in perinatal women.
• D.EPDS uses questions that follow the DSM-5.

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54. Postpartum psychosis:

• A.usually begins after three months postpartum.
• B.is a medical emergency.
• C.usually resolves quickly without treatment.
• D.can be managed in an outpatient clinic.

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13. Symptoms of postpartum depression include: (choose all that apply)

• A.Euphoria
• B.Tiredness
• C.None of these apply
• D.Changes in Diet
• E.Issues with sleep

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70. What is the relationship between miscarriage and exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) during pregnancy?

• A.An increased risk of miscarriage
• B.A decreased risk of miscarriage
• C.Little research has been conducted
• D.Likely do not increase the risk

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43. Which of the following situations would require a referral to the nearest emergency department for urgent psychiatric evaluation of suspected postpartum psychosis?

• A.A new mother completes a routine depression screen in her doctors office and indicates that she
  "sometimes" has thoughts of harming herself.
• B.A new mother's partner states she has become increasingly paranoid and accusatory toward him and others and on several occasions has called the baby by the wrong name.
• C.A new mother reports she spends a great deal of time worrying that she will accidentally drop or otherwise harm her baby and is fearful of being left home alone with him.
• D.A new mother discloses that her life has been so stressful since the baby's arrival that she has thoughts of wanting to "escape'1 and get her old. pre-motherhood life back.

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