Complicated Pregnancy
1. What would be your initial approach to assessment and diagnosis with this woman/family?
2. Would you prescribe an antidepressant, and which one?
3. What are possible adverse reactions to placing a woman on antidepressants in the post-partum phase?
4. Explain the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, pregnancy related issues, legal/ethical considerations, testing, side effects and relationship to trimester.
5. What would be your plan of care including the strengths and weaknesses of the family functioning and supporting attachment?Consider supervision/collaboration/type of psychotherapy or complementary modality you might use.
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