Symptoms
What is the defining symptom of PPD?
Intense sadness
Name a non-pharmacological treatment for PPD.
Counseling
What is the most important intervention that a nurse can perform for patients with PPD?
Screen patients
Was PPD discharge teaching shown to be effective based on EPDS scores in the research article I found?
No
How many women are estimated to be affected by PPD?
10-20%
Name a symptoms of PPD that is not intense sadness.
Mood swings, lack of care for self or infant, anxiety, fatigue, loss of appetite, and/or withdrawal from family/friends
Name a pharmacological treatment for PPD.
Antidepressants
How can a nurse destigmatize PPD?
Talk about it
Is there a federal law mandating PPD screening in healthcare settings?
No
How is Brexanolone administered?
IV
When do symptoms of PPD commonly appear?
A few weeks after birth
What is the name of the medication recently approved for PPD?
Brexanolone
What screening tool is commonly used to screen for PPD?
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Name an adverse effect of Brexanolone.
Excessive sedation
What is the name of the Philadelphia Eagles' mascot?
Swoop