A 23-year-old man presents with 3 months of auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and functional decline. There is no substance use. What is the ...

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A 23-year-old man presents with 3 months of auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and functional decline. There is no substance use. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Start antipsychotic medication and refer to an early psychosis service

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Watchful waiting as symptoms may resolve

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Antidepressant monotherapy

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Refer only to counselling service without medication

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Detain indefinitely without treatment

au-racp MCQ (SBA): First-episode schizophrenia

A 23-year-old man presents with 3 months of auditory hallucinations, thought insertion and functional decline. There is no substance use. What is the most appropriate initial management?