PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION
(PMH-C) EXAM 2026/2027 – COMPLETE 200 MOST
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1. The most common perinatal mood disorder is:
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Postpartum depression
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: B
2. True or False: Postpartum depression can occur up to one year after delivery.
Answer: True
3. Risk factors for perinatal anxiety include all EXCEPT:
A. Previous anxiety disorder
B. Lack of social support
C. High socioeconomic status
D. History of trauma
Answer: C
4. A screening tool commonly used for postpartum depression is the ______.
Answer: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
,5. Which neurotransmitter is MOST commonly associated with mood regulation in
perinatal depression?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine
Answer: B
6. True or False: Breastfeeding is contraindicated in all women taking SSRIs for
postpartum depression.
Answer: False
7. A mother reports intrusive thoughts of harming her baby. The first priority is:
A. Start cognitive-behavioral therapy
B. Assess for immediate safety risk
C. Recommend support groups
D. Prescribe medication
Answer: B
8. Common physical symptoms of perinatal anxiety include:
A. Palpitations, shortness of breath, restlessness
B. Weight gain only
C. Hair loss and nausea
D. Fever and chills
Answer: A
9. True or False: Perinatal bipolar disorder can first present during pregnancy.
Answer: True
10. The difference between “baby blues” and postpartum depression is primarily:
,A. Severity and duration
B. Type of medication used
C. Breastfeeding status
D. Age of the mother
Answer: A
11. Which therapy is considered first-line for mild-to-moderate perinatal depression?
A. Electroconvulsive therapy
B. Psychotherapy (CBT or IPT)
C. Antipsychotic medication
D. Benzodiazepines
Answer: B
12. True or False: Fathers can experience perinatal depression.
Answer: True
13. A mother expresses guilt and feelings of inadequacy after childbirth. The BEST
intervention is:
A. Psychoeducation and supportive counseling
B. Immediate hospitalization
C. Ignoring the symptoms
D. Only prescribing antidepressants
Answer: A
14. Postpartum psychosis is MOST commonly associated with:
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: C
, 15. A screening score of EPDS ≥ 13 indicates:
A. Normal mood
B. Possible postpartum depression requiring further assessment
C. Severe anxiety only
D. Psychosis
Answer: B
16. True or False: Perinatal mental health disorders can affect bonding between
mother and infant.
Answer: True
17. Medications generally considered safe in pregnancy for depression include:
A. SSRIs (like sertraline)
B. Tricyclics only
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Lithium
Answer: A
18. A mother reports panic attacks during late pregnancy. The BEST initial approach
is:
A. Psychoeducation and cognitive-behavioral therapy
B. Immediate hospitalization
C. Electroconvulsive therapy
D. Ignoring the symptoms
Answer: A
19. True or False: Screening for perinatal mental health disorders should occur only
postpartum.
Answer: False
(PMH-C) EXAM 2026/2027 – COMPLETE 200 MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS & 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS IN
REAL EXAM | BRAND NEW PDF
1. The most common perinatal mood disorder is:
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Postpartum depression
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: B
2. True or False: Postpartum depression can occur up to one year after delivery.
Answer: True
3. Risk factors for perinatal anxiety include all EXCEPT:
A. Previous anxiety disorder
B. Lack of social support
C. High socioeconomic status
D. History of trauma
Answer: C
4. A screening tool commonly used for postpartum depression is the ______.
Answer: Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
,5. Which neurotransmitter is MOST commonly associated with mood regulation in
perinatal depression?
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. GABA
D. Acetylcholine
Answer: B
6. True or False: Breastfeeding is contraindicated in all women taking SSRIs for
postpartum depression.
Answer: False
7. A mother reports intrusive thoughts of harming her baby. The first priority is:
A. Start cognitive-behavioral therapy
B. Assess for immediate safety risk
C. Recommend support groups
D. Prescribe medication
Answer: B
8. Common physical symptoms of perinatal anxiety include:
A. Palpitations, shortness of breath, restlessness
B. Weight gain only
C. Hair loss and nausea
D. Fever and chills
Answer: A
9. True or False: Perinatal bipolar disorder can first present during pregnancy.
Answer: True
10. The difference between “baby blues” and postpartum depression is primarily:
,A. Severity and duration
B. Type of medication used
C. Breastfeeding status
D. Age of the mother
Answer: A
11. Which therapy is considered first-line for mild-to-moderate perinatal depression?
A. Electroconvulsive therapy
B. Psychotherapy (CBT or IPT)
C. Antipsychotic medication
D. Benzodiazepines
Answer: B
12. True or False: Fathers can experience perinatal depression.
Answer: True
13. A mother expresses guilt and feelings of inadequacy after childbirth. The BEST
intervention is:
A. Psychoeducation and supportive counseling
B. Immediate hospitalization
C. Ignoring the symptoms
D. Only prescribing antidepressants
Answer: A
14. Postpartum psychosis is MOST commonly associated with:
A. Anxiety
B. Depression
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: C
, 15. A screening score of EPDS ≥ 13 indicates:
A. Normal mood
B. Possible postpartum depression requiring further assessment
C. Severe anxiety only
D. Psychosis
Answer: B
16. True or False: Perinatal mental health disorders can affect bonding between
mother and infant.
Answer: True
17. Medications generally considered safe in pregnancy for depression include:
A. SSRIs (like sertraline)
B. Tricyclics only
C. Benzodiazepines
D. Lithium
Answer: A
18. A mother reports panic attacks during late pregnancy. The BEST initial approach
is:
A. Psychoeducation and cognitive-behavioral therapy
B. Immediate hospitalization
C. Electroconvulsive therapy
D. Ignoring the symptoms
Answer: A
19. True or False: Screening for perinatal mental health disorders should occur only
postpartum.
Answer: False
