PMH-C ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS); A GRADE
___ interventions should be maximized before starting
medications - correct answer- Non-
pharmacologic
___ is essential "medicine" and the most important
treatment - correct answer- Sleep
"Trauma is in the eye of the ___." - correct answer-
Beholder
(T/F): if you have postpartum psychosis it means you will
kill your child - correct answer- False
According to a 2003 study, how long should therapy be
for helping manage perinatal depression? - correct
,answer- 10-12 weeks, although treatment length
varies and depends on many factors
According to a 2013 AAP Survey, what percentage of
pediatricians assess for PPD? - correct answer-
Fewer than one-half (46%)
According to a 2016 study, what is the association
between ACEs and pregnancy outcomes? - correct
answer- Each additional ACE a mother experienced
during early childhood was associated with:
- decreased birth weight
- gestational age at birth
According to a study from 2006-2012, what is the
prevalence of suicides are within the 12-18 age group of
pregnant women? - correct answer- 10%
According to Nordeng (2012), "When a psychiatric
condition necessitates pharmacotherapy, the benefits of
,such therapy ____ the potential minimum risks." -
correct answer- far outweigh
According to the APA and ACOG, what are the
psychopharmacological treatment guidelines for
depression during pregnancy? - correct answer-
- for mild to moderate, psychotherapy as first line,
continue meds if needed
- for severe or recurrent, continue meds
- for suicidal or psychotic, immediate referral to hospital
or psychiatric care provider
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental
health disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin? -
correct answer- Anytime during or after
pregnancy, up to 1 year postpartum, including losses.
All exposures to medication in pregnancy carry ____ risk -
correct answer- some level of
, All postpartum women, men, and families should do the
following to take preventative measures to promote
mental health: - correct answer- - be
encouraged to get adequate rest, sleep, body movement,
and nutrition
- receive accurate information about PMHDs and
treatment
- create a postpartum coping and support plan
Are cardiac malformations a risk regarding
psychopharmacology during pregnancy? - correct
answer- Not a true risk
Are congenital abnormalities a risk regarding
psychopharmacology during pregnancy? - correct
answer- Not a true risk, the risk of this in the
general population is 3%
Are ECT and TMS safe for pregnancy? - correct
answer- Yes
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS); A GRADE
___ interventions should be maximized before starting
medications - correct answer- Non-
pharmacologic
___ is essential "medicine" and the most important
treatment - correct answer- Sleep
"Trauma is in the eye of the ___." - correct answer-
Beholder
(T/F): if you have postpartum psychosis it means you will
kill your child - correct answer- False
According to a 2003 study, how long should therapy be
for helping manage perinatal depression? - correct
,answer- 10-12 weeks, although treatment length
varies and depends on many factors
According to a 2013 AAP Survey, what percentage of
pediatricians assess for PPD? - correct answer-
Fewer than one-half (46%)
According to a 2016 study, what is the association
between ACEs and pregnancy outcomes? - correct
answer- Each additional ACE a mother experienced
during early childhood was associated with:
- decreased birth weight
- gestational age at birth
According to a study from 2006-2012, what is the
prevalence of suicides are within the 12-18 age group of
pregnant women? - correct answer- 10%
According to Nordeng (2012), "When a psychiatric
condition necessitates pharmacotherapy, the benefits of
,such therapy ____ the potential minimum risks." -
correct answer- far outweigh
According to the APA and ACOG, what are the
psychopharmacological treatment guidelines for
depression during pregnancy? - correct answer-
- for mild to moderate, psychotherapy as first line,
continue meds if needed
- for severe or recurrent, continue meds
- for suicidal or psychotic, immediate referral to hospital
or psychiatric care provider
According to the formal definition of perinatal mental
health disorders (PMHDs), when can their onset begin? -
correct answer- Anytime during or after
pregnancy, up to 1 year postpartum, including losses.
All exposures to medication in pregnancy carry ____ risk -
correct answer- some level of
, All postpartum women, men, and families should do the
following to take preventative measures to promote
mental health: - correct answer- - be
encouraged to get adequate rest, sleep, body movement,
and nutrition
- receive accurate information about PMHDs and
treatment
- create a postpartum coping and support plan
Are cardiac malformations a risk regarding
psychopharmacology during pregnancy? - correct
answer- Not a true risk
Are congenital abnormalities a risk regarding
psychopharmacology during pregnancy? - correct
answer- Not a true risk, the risk of this in the
general population is 3%
Are ECT and TMS safe for pregnancy? - correct
answer- Yes
