FC Psych(SA) Part II Practice Questions - Fellowship Of The College Of Psychiatrists Of South Africa - Part II Exam

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A 24-year-old male is admitted with acute manic excitement, grandiosity, and auditory hallucinations. He is severely agitated. What is the recommended initial pharmacological strategy for rapid control of severe manic agitation?

Combination of an atypical antipsychotic (or haloperidol) with a short-acting benzodiazepine Monotherapy with oral lithium carbonate titrated slowly over two weeks Oral lamotrigine monotherapy starting at 25 mg daily High-dose oral fluoxetine monotherapy

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Combination of an atypical antipsychotic (or haloperidol) with a short-acting benzodiazepine

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