A 23-year-old man presents with new-onset psychosis and poses no immediate risk. Initial pharmacological management?...

Question

A 23-year-old man presents with new-onset psychosis and poses no immediate risk. Initial pharmacological management?

Accepted Answer

Oral atypical antipsychotic (e.g., olanzapine) with monitoring

Answer

Haloperidol IM stat only

Answer

Benzodiazepines alone

Answer

SSRI

Answer

Mood stabiliser alone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): First-episode psychosis