A 27-year-old with first episode of psychosis presents with 2 months of delusions and auditory hallucinations. Next best step in primary care?...

Question

A 27-year-old with first episode of psychosis presents with 2 months of delusions and auditory hallucinations. Next best step in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Urgent referral to early intervention in psychosis service

Answer

Start risperidone and no referral

Answer

Start benzodiazepine monotherapy

Answer

Arrange routine community mental health team review

Answer

Refer to counselling only

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): First-Episode Psychosis