A 30-year-old with new-onset mania presents with agitation and insomnia. Which initial safety screen is recommended in ED?...

Question

A 30-year-old with new-onset mania presents with agitation and insomnia. Which initial safety screen is recommended in ED?

Accepted Answer

ECG and pregnancy test (if applicable) before antipsychotics

Answer

Serum acetaminophen level

Answer

Head CT for all

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EEG for all

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TSH only

Acute Mania-ED Safety Screen — MRCEM SBA MCQ