Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with tremor, palpitations and anxiety. She has a long history of worrying about many aspects of her life most days for over 6 months and finds it difficult to control the worry. There is no evidence of psychosis or major depression. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Generalised anxiety disorder

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Panic disorder

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Social anxiety disorder

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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Acute stress reaction

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman presents with tremor, palpitations and anxiety. She has a long history of worrying about many aspects of her life most days for over 6 months and finds it difficult to control the worry. There is no evidence of psychosis or major depression. What is the most likely diagnosis?