Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for Postpartum psychosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Urgent psychiatric admission with an antipsychotic
- Step 1: Postpartum psychosis is treated with urgent psychiatric admission with an antipsychotic.
Answer
Urgent psychiatric admission with an antipsychotic.
Why not the others: 'Reassurance and routine follow-up': this is a psychiatric emergency. 'Oral antibiotics': there is no infection. 'Stopping breastfeeding without treatment': treatment is needed.
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