A 30-year-old man with schizophrenia has relapsed with auditory hallucinations after stopping his antipsychotic for several weeks. He has no immediate...

Question

A 30-year-old man with schizophrenia has relapsed with auditory hallucinations after stopping his antipsychotic for several weeks. He has no immediate risk to self or others. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Restart his previous antipsychotic medication and involve the community mental health team

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Start benzodiazepines alone

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Admit under the Mental Health Act immediately

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Offer cognitive behavioural therapy only without medication

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Prescribe antidepressants instead of antipsychotics

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia relapse – management

A 30-year-old man with schizophrenia has relapsed with auditory hallucinations after stopping his antipsychotic for several weeks. He has no immediate risk to self or others. What is the most appropriate management?