A 50-year-old woman reports long-standing generalised anxiety, excessive worry, insomnia and muscle tension. She drinks two glasses of wine most night...

Question

A 50-year-old woman reports long-standing generalised anxiety, excessive worry, insomnia and muscle tension. She drinks two glasses of wine most nights. There is no major depression or psychosis. According to Australian primary care anxiety guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy and/or SSRI, with attention to reducing alcohol use

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Short-course benzodiazepine monotherapy

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Antipsychotic medication

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St John's wort and herbal remedies

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No active treatment as symptoms are mild

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder