Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 1-year history of excessive worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. She is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). What is the first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

Answer

Benzodiazepines

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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

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Beta-blockers

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Antipsychotics

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 1-year history of excessive worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. She is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). What is the first-line pharmacological treatment?