A 35-year-old with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has persistent symptoms despite guided self-help. Next step according to stepped care?...

Question

A 35-year-old with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has persistent symptoms despite guided self-help. Next step according to stepped care?

Accepted Answer

High-intensity CBT or applied relaxation; consider SSRI

Answer

Immediate benzodiazepines long-term

Answer

Antipsychotic augmentation

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No treatment

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Propranolol as sole long-term therapy

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder