S3 M11 Mood & Affect Flashcards
Postpartum depression and baby
Effects connection between mom and baby
seen by week 6
a consistent behavior of not wanting to care for child
baby blues
hormone drop
80% of moms
after first 2-3 days
resolves by day 10
Postpartum depression can lead to
a permanent depressive disorder
Postpartum wellcheckups are important to prevent
Postpartum psychosis
Depression and being excited for tomorrow
indicator of suicide
MAOI food contradiction
Cheese
Wind/beer
Soy sauce
Pickles (tyramine)
Drastic ^ in BP
All antidepressants have the greatest risk of suicide at
2 weeks
ON TEST
DO NOT GIVE Tricyclic antidepressants with MOAIs =
Serotonin syndrome
Most common anticonvulsant meds instead of lithium
Depakote
Topamax
Extrapyramidal side effects
acute dystonia
pseudoparkinsonism?
Tardiva dyskinesia?
Akathisia?
Causes for post partum depression
Hormone imbalance - Estrogen/progesterone, thyroid/serotonin
Lifestyle - Sleep deprivation, feeling overwhelmed, loss of control
Risk factors for post partum depression
Poverty
Lack of support
Unplanned pregnancy
History of previous depression
Low self-esteem
Domestic violence
Difference between postpartum depression and baby blues
onset
KEY
Symptoms interfere with child care
occurs by 6 weeks and up to 6 months or a year
KEY is lasting longer than 2 weeks
Postpartum depression symptoms
No appetite
Sleep problems
Emotional lability
Sadness guilt inadequacy
Fatigue
Anxiety
Rejection of infant
PPD effects on mother
Can become a chronic depressive disorder.
Even if treated, ^ episodes of depression
PPD effects on father
Emotional strain
^ depression in father who are also at risk due to child birth
PPD effects on children
Emotional and behavioral problems
sleeping and eating difficulties
delayed language development
excessive crying
Postpartum psychosis occurs within _ after delivery
But can be as early as or as late as
2-3 weeks
48 hours or 6 months
Postpartum psychosis S/S
Pronounced sadness
Disorientation
Confusion
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Delusional thoughts of self-harm or harming the infant
Postpartum psychosis is an _
EMERGENCY
Needs immediate help and hospitalization
Postpartum depression prevention during pregnancy
Monitor for S/S of depression
Complete depression questioner during pregnancy and after delivery
Support groups, counseling, therapies
Antidepressant meds
Postpartum depression prevention after baby is born
Early screening for S/S
If PT has history, Dr. can recommend antidepressant treatment and psychotherapy immediately after delivery
Questions
History
Bonding
Emotional state
Comms
Past psychosis?
Is mom reluctant to care?
Mood, affect?
How does mom feel?
Questions
self care
support
exercise
diet
rest, bathe, journal, music?
fam?
5-10min
Eat healthy
Psychotherapy treatment PPD
Mental health professional
Coping, problem solving, realistic goals.
Fam can help
Antidepressant treatment for PPD
Little breast feeding side effect
Work with Dr. to weight benefits to risks
Drug classes for PPD
Most prescribed
for psychosis
Antidepressants
Antianxiety
SSRIs
Antipsychotics
SSRIs of choice
Sertraline
Paroxetine
SSRIs
Inhibits reuptake so more serotonin is available
Serotonin
Regulates
Neurotransmitter
Mood, social behavior, appetite, sleep, memory, sex
SSRI side effects
Insomnia/drowsiness
Blurred vision
Dry mouth
Joint pain
Sex problems
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS
Serotonin syndrome
To much serotonin
Life threatening
S/S of serotonin syndrome
restlessness
^ in BP and HR
Pupil dilation
Loss of coordination
Flu like (diarrhea, headache, shivering, sweating)
Severe serotonin syndrome S/S
High fever
Seizures
Irregular heartbeat
Come
SSRIs interactions
St. Johns wort - Serotonin syndrome
SSRIs take how long to work
within 2 weeks pt may become
4-6 weeks
suicidal
DO NOT stop SSRIs suddenly
Withdrawal S/S are
Flu like
Nausea dizziness, uneasiness, fatigue
Suicide
Intentional act of killing one self
Risks for suicide
Psych disorders
Certain chronic disorders
Environmental factors
Previous history
Family history
Suicidal ideation
Many PTs with depression have suicidal ideation BUT do not have the energy to carry out the plan
Hints of suicide
DO NOT IGNORE
Determine suicide potential
Is there a plan?
Are the means available?
Are there preparations?
Location?
Time/date?