A 22-year-old presents with acute psychosis after heavy cannabis use. Which feature most suggests primary schizophrenia rather than substance-induced ...

Question

A 22-year-old presents with acute psychosis after heavy cannabis use. Which feature most suggests primary schizophrenia rather than substance-induced psychosis?

Accepted Answer

Auditory running commentary for 1 month without intoxication

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Visual hallucinations only

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Onset within 24 hours of use

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Rapid resolution after 24 hours

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Insight preserved throughout

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia vs substance-induced

A 22-year-old presents with acute psychosis after heavy cannabis use. Which feature most suggests primary schizophrenia rather than substance-induced psychosis?