Question

A 19-year-old man presents with a first episode of psychosis, including auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions. There is no evidence of substance intoxication. According to Australian early psychosis guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Refer urgently to an early psychosis service and commence a second-generation antipsychotic at low dose

Answer

Start high-dose typical antipsychotic immediately without psychosocial care

Answer

Discharge with outpatient counselling only

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Start benzodiazepines alone

Answer

Delay treatment until psychosis persists for 6 months

Practice question

A 19-year-old man presents with a first episode of psychosis, including auditory hallucinations and paranoid delusions. There is no evidence of substance intoxication. According to Australian early psychosis guidance, what is the most appropriate management?