A 32-year-old man presents with auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and social withdrawal for 3 months. Drug screen is negative. There is no mo...

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A 32-year-old man presents with auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and social withdrawal for 3 months. Drug screen is negative. There is no mood elevation. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Commence a second-generation antipsychotic

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Commence a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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Commence lithium carbonate

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Commence benzodiazepines only

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No pharmacological treatment is indicated

au-amc MCQ (SBA): First episode psychosis

A 32-year-old man presents with auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and social withdrawal for 3 months. Drug screen is negative. There is no mood elevation. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial pharmacological treatment?