A 24-year-old man is brought in by his family with 2 weeks of auditory hallucinations commanding him to harm himself, persecutory delusions and marked...

Question

A 24-year-old man is brought in by his family with 2 weeks of auditory hallucinations commanding him to harm himself, persecutory delusions and marked self-neglect. There is no history of substance misuse. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start an antipsychotic and refer urgently to the early intervention in psychosis team

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Discharge with GP follow-up

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Start an antidepressant only

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Arrange routine outpatient counselling

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Use Benzodiazepines alone

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

A 24-year-old man is brought in by his family with 2 weeks of auditory hallucinations commanding him to harm himself, persecutory delusions and marked self-neglect. There is no history of substance misuse. What is the most appropriate initial management?