Which of the Following Is the Most Severe of the Postpartum

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most severe of the postpartum psychiatric disorders?

• A)Postpartum psychosis
• B)Postpartum depression
• C)Postpartum blues
• D)Postpartum dyskinesia

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Definitions:

Diphtheria

A serious bacterial infection affecting the mucous membranes of the throat and nose, potentially causing breathing difficulties, heart failure, and paralysis.

Sleep Terrors

Episodes of screaming, intense fear, and flailing while still asleep, often paired with difficulty fully waking up.

Rapid-eye-movement Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by movements of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that can cause feelings of fear, terror, or anxiety, often waking the person from sleep.