A 24-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and social withdrawal. He is not acutely suicidal or v...

Question

A 24-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and social withdrawal. He is not acutely suicidal or violent. What is the most appropriate management plan?

Accepted Answer

Start an antipsychotic and refer for early intervention in psychosis services

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Benzodiazepines only

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Start antidepressants only

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No treatment; monitor

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Immediate compulsory admission for all patients with psychosis

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

A 24-year-old man presents with a 6-month history of auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and social withdrawal. He is not acutely suicidal or violent. What is the most appropriate management plan?