PMH-C Treatment Interventions 4

Question 1

A clinician using the Mother-Infant Dyadic therapy model is PRIMARILY focused on:

Accepted Answer

Improving the quality of the mother-infant relationship and sensitive caregiving

Answer

Dyadic therapies target the mother-infant relationship, improving maternal sensitivity and attunement to promote secure attachment.

Question 2

Which pharmacological consideration is MOST important when initiating antidepressant therapy in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Risk of neonatal adaptation syndrome in the newborn

Answer

Third-trimester SSRI exposure may cause neonatal adaptation syndrome, a self-limiting condition with symptoms such as jitteriness and feeding difficulties.

Question 3

A mother with perinatal bipolar disorder in a depressive episode requires treatment. Which medication is generally avoided due to teratogenic concerns during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Valproate

Answer

Valproate is associated with neural tube defects and is generally contraindicated during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester.

Question 4

What is the PRIMARY goal of psychoeducation as a treatment intervention in perinatal mental health?

Accepted Answer

Increasing knowledge about illness, normalizing symptoms, and improving treatment engagement

Answer

Psychoeducation normalizes perinatal mental health conditions, reduces stigma, and empowers clients to engage more effectively in their treatment.

Question 5

A clinician notices a mother with severe postpartum depression also has a history of untreated trauma. The BEST integrated treatment approach is:

Accepted Answer

Use an integrated model addressing both depression and trauma concurrently with appropriate sequencing

Answer

An integrated treatment approach addressing both conditions, with trauma work introduced when the client is stabilized, is most effective for comorbid presentations.

(PMH-C) Perinatal Mental Health Certification Practice Test

(PMH-C) Perinatal Mental Health Certification Practice Test

PMH-C Treatment Interventions 4