Patient presents with hallucinations and disorganized speech that were present for a month, but have not recurred since. Schizoaffective mood disorder and the effects of a substance have been ruled out as causes of their symptoms. What would be the MOST appropriate treatment for this patient?

Patient presents with hallucinations and disorganized speech that were present for a month, but have not recurred since. Schizoaffective mood disorder and the effects of a substance have been ruled out as causes of their symptoms. What would be the MOST appropriate treatment for this patient?




a) 3-6 month course of Antipsychotic medication
b) Lithium prophylaxis
c) Hospitalization





Answer: A


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