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Answer: Q1) 27-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 2, comes to the physician to have sutures removed after cesarean delivery. Her pregnancy course was uncomplicated. Since the delivery she had some episodes of sadness and tearfulness. She is eating and sleeping normally and has no strange thoughts or thoughts of hurting herself or others. Physical examination is within normal limits. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? a) Maternity blues b) Postpartum depression c) Postpartum mania d) Postpartum psychosis e) Poststerilization depression Correct Answer: a) Maternity blues Maternity blues is the term used to describe a common postpartum reaction. It is characterized by tearfulness, restlessness, and anxiety. Symptoms typically start in the first few days postpartum and resolve within 2 weeks. This patient does not have evidence of a true postpartum depression (e.g., insomnia, lack of appetite, or anhedonia) or postpartum psychosis (e.g., bizarre thoughts) and she does not have any thoughts of hurting herself or her baby.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:40:47 +0000

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