Question

A 35-year-old woman with a history of generalized anxiety disorder complains of excessive worry about multiple aspects of her life for over 6 months. She has difficulty sleeping. What is first-line therapy according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

SSRI (e.g., sertraline)

Answer

Benzodiazepines

Answer

Antipsychotic (e.g., risperidone)

Answer

Beta-blocker alone

Answer

Tricyclic antidepressant

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with a history of generalized anxiety disorder complains of excessive worry about multiple aspects of her life for over 6 months. She has difficulty sleeping. What is first-line therapy according to NICE?