A 25-year-old woman presents with excessive worrying about various aspects of her life for the past year, causing significant distress. She denies sui...

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A 25-year-old woman presents with excessive worrying about various aspects of her life for the past year, causing significant distress. She denies suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate first step in management according to NICE guidelines?

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Offer psychoeducation and active monitoring (Step 1)

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Initiate Sertraline 50mg OD

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Initiate Propranolol 40mg BD

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Offer high-intensity psychological therapy (CBT)

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Refer to secondary care mental health services

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A 25-year-old woman presents with excessive worrying about various aspects of her life for the past year, causing significant distress. She denies suicidal ideation. What is the most appropriate first step in management according to NICE guidelines?