Question

A 35-year-old woman with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia has distressing auditory hallucinations and impaired functioning. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacologic treatment?

Accepted Answer

A second-generation antipsychotic such as risperidone

Answer

A first-generation antipsychotic only

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Mood stabiliser monotherapy

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Benzodiazepine monotherapy

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Electroconvulsive therapy as first-line

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with a new diagnosis of schizophrenia has distressing auditory hallucinations and impaired functioning. According to Canadian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacologic treatment?