Treatment Interventions Flashcards
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A clinician using the Mother-Infant Dyadic therapy model is PRIMARILY focused on:
Answer: Improving the quality of the mother-infant relationship and sensitive caregiving
Dyadic therapies target the mother-infant relationship, improving maternal sensitivity and attunement to promote secure attachment.
Which pharmacological consideration is MOST important when initiating antidepressant therapy in the third trimester of pregnancy?
Answer: Risk of neonatal adaptation syndrome in the newborn
Third-trimester SSRI exposure may cause neonatal adaptation syndrome, a self-limiting condition with symptoms such as jitteriness and feeding difficulties.
A mother with perinatal bipolar disorder in a depressive episode requires treatment. Which medication is generally avoided due to teratogenic concerns during pregnancy?
Answer: Valproate
Valproate is associated with neural tube defects and is generally contraindicated during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester.
What is the PRIMARY goal of psychoeducation as a treatment intervention in perinatal mental health?
Answer: Increasing knowledge about illness, normalizing symptoms, and improving treatment engagement
Psychoeducation normalizes perinatal mental health conditions, reduces stigma, and empowers clients to engage more effectively in their treatment.
A clinician notices a mother with severe postpartum depression also has a history of untreated trauma. The BEST integrated treatment approach is:
Answer: Use an integrated model addressing both depression and trauma concurrently with appropriate sequencing
An integrated treatment approach addressing both conditions, with trauma work introduced when the client is stabilized, is most effective for comorbid presentations.
Which non-pharmacological intervention has the strongest evidence for reducing postpartum depression symptoms as an adjunct to therapy?
Answer: Exercise and physical activity
Regular exercise has the strongest evidence among complementary approaches for reducing postpartum depression symptoms.
When treating a perinatal client with severe anxiety using medication, which SSRI property is most relevant to initial dosing?
Answer: Starting at a low dose to minimize initial anxiety exacerbation
SSRIs can temporarily increase anxiety when initiated, so starting at a low dose and titrating gradually minimizes this adverse effect.