A 42-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about everyday events for over 9 months, difficulty sleeping, muscle tension and poor concentration....

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A 42-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about everyday events for over 9 months, difficulty sleeping, muscle tension and poor concentration. There are no panic attacks or depressive features. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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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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Post-traumatic stress disorder

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder

A 42-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about everyday events for over 9 months, difficulty sleeping, muscle tension and poor concentration. There are no panic attacks or depressive features. What is the most likely diagnosis?