Question

A 26-year-old woman diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. According to NICE, which medication class is recommended first-line?

Accepted Answer

SSRI (e.g. sertraline)

Answer

Benzodiazepine (e.g. diazepam)

Answer

Beta-blocker (e.g. propranolol)

Answer

TCA (e.g. amitriptyline)

Answer

Antipsychotic (e.g. olanzapine)

Practice question

A 26-year-old woman diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. According to NICE, which medication class is recommended first-line?