A 28-year-old patient complains of hearing voices commenting on his actions and paranoid delusions. He refuses to eat, fearing poisoning. He has had t...

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A 28-year-old patient complains of hearing voices commenting on his actions and paranoid delusions. He refuses to eat, fearing poisoning. He has had these symptoms for 1 month. Which diagnosis is most likely at this stage?

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Acute and transient psychotic disorder

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Schizophrenia

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Bipolar affective disorder

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Schizoaffective disorder

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Delusional disorder

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Psychiatry

A 28-year-old patient complains of hearing voices commenting on his actions and paranoid delusions. He refuses to eat, fearing poisoning. He has had these symptoms for 1 month. Which diagnosis is most likely at this stage?