TheAnswerPage/Obstetrics & Gynecology
Friday
07/03/2009
This week:
Postpartum depression


A 38-year-old female presents to hospital in labor at term. She has a history of depression with anxiety for which she takes Prozac and Klonopin. The nurse calls you to report that the patient is acting strange with psychomotor agitation and mildly paranoid thoughts. Further questioning of her mood reveals a history of "ups and downs" including periods of high energy with pressured speech, racing thoughts, and increased goal-directed activity.

  1. What is bipolar affective disorder?
  2. What effect does pregnancy have on bipolar affective disorder?
  3. What treatment is needed for patients with bipolar affective disorder postpartum?

 

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QUESTION INFO.

Specialty area:
Intrapartum obstetrics

Category:
Disease states
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