A 26-year-old with new-onset psychosis and severe agitation in ED. Preferred first-line rapid tranquillisation (no QT prolongation history, not intoxi...

Question

A 26-year-old with new-onset psychosis and severe agitation in ED. Preferred first-line rapid tranquillisation (no QT prolongation history, not intoxicated)?

Accepted Answer

Lorazepam IM or PO as first-line

Answer

Haloperidol alone high dose

Answer

Chlorpromazine IM high dose

Answer

Diazepam long-acting PO

Answer

No medication, physical restraint only

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Acute agitation in psychosis

A 26-year-old with new-onset psychosis and severe agitation in ED. Preferred first-line rapid tranquillisation (no QT prolongation history, not intoxicated)?