A 28-year-old with persistent worry for 6 months has GAD. He tried guided self-help but remains significantly anxious. According to guidelines which s...

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A 28-year-old with persistent worry for 6 months has GAD. He tried guided self-help but remains significantly anxious. According to guidelines which step is recommended next

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An SSRI like sertraline

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Antipsychotic medication

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High-dose benzodiazepine

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Immediate ECT

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Beta-blockers alone

NICE Generalised Anxiety Disorder Guideline MCQ (SBA): Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A 28-year-old with persistent worry for 6 months has GAD. He tried guided self-help but remains significantly anxious. According to guidelines which step is recommended next