A 28-year-old man with schizophrenia is poorly adherent to his oral antipsychotic and has frequent relapses. He agrees to consider long-acting injecta...

Question

A 28-year-old man with schizophrenia is poorly adherent to his oral antipsychotic and has frequent relapses. He agrees to consider long-acting injectable therapy. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Switch to depot antipsychotic with regular community follow-up

Answer

Cease all antipsychotics

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Use benzodiazepines only

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Start antidepressants only

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Rely on family supervision of oral medication only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Schizophrenia

A 28-year-old man with schizophrenia is poorly adherent to his oral antipsychotic and has frequent relapses. He agrees to consider long-acting injectable therapy. What is the most appropriate next step?