A woman is hospitalized emergently for postpartum psychosis. For which of the following does the nurse prepare the patient as initial treatment? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
B.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
C.
Lithium (Lithobid)
D.
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
E.
Diazepam (Valium)
ANS: C, D, E
Initial treatment for postpartum psychosis often involves a combination of mood stabilizers such as lithium, antipsychotic medications such as chlorpromazine, and anxiolytics such as diazepam. Adderall is used to treat ADHD and ECT is usually not a first line treatment.
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