Question

A 25-year-old woman has excessive worry about multiple aspects of her life for over 6 months, along with restlessness and irritability. According to NICE, which first-line treatment approach is recommended for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs (e.g. sertraline) or SNRIs (e.g. venlafaxine) plus psychological therapy

Answer

High-dose benzodiazepines

Answer

Beta-blockers alone

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Antipsychotics

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Long-term barbiturates

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman has excessive worry about multiple aspects of her life for over 6 months, along with restlessness and irritability. According to NICE, which first-line treatment approach is recommended for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?