A 25-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of auditory hallucinations, persecutory delusions, and social withdrawal. There is no substance misu...

Question

A 25-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of auditory hallucinations, persecutory delusions, and social withdrawal. There is no substance misuse. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral to early intervention in psychosis team and consider antipsychotic

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Start benzodiazepines only

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Discharge with reassurance

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Refer only to counselling services

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Start antidepressants alone

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): First-episode psychosis

A 25-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of auditory hallucinations, persecutory delusions, and social withdrawal. There is no substance misuse. What is the most appropriate next step in management?