A 42-year-old man complains of persistent worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating for the past 9 months. He has no panic attacks but worries...

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A 42-year-old man complains of persistent worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating for the past 9 months. He has no panic attacks but worries excessively about everyday events. According to NICE, which is the likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder

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Major depressive disorder

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Panic disorder

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Social phobia

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

MCQ (SBA): Mental Health & Psychiatry

A 42-year-old man complains of persistent worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating for the past 9 months. He has no panic attacks but worries excessively about everyday events. According to NICE, which is the likely diagnosis?