A 30-year-old man presents with first episode of psychosis. Which immediate physical health check is recommended at baseline before antipsychotics?...

Question

A 30-year-old man presents with first episode of psychosis. Which immediate physical health check is recommended at baseline before antipsychotics?

Accepted Answer

Full metabolic screening including weight/BMI, BP, fasting glucose/HbA1c and lipids

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EEG

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CT head in all cases

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No tests if otherwise well

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Echocardiogram

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Psychosis – baseline checks