Question

A 30-year-old man presents with auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and blunted affect for 8 months. Substance misuse has been excluded. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Start an oral antipsychotic such as Risperidone

Answer

Start mood stabilisers alone

Answer

Prescribe benzodiazepines as long-term monotherapy

Answer

Start high-dose antidepressants only

Answer

No pharmacological treatment is indicated

Practice question

A 30-year-old man presents with auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and blunted affect for 8 months. Substance misuse has been excluded. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?