Question

A 45-year-old woman presents with persistent, generalised anxiety, muscle tension and poor sleep for 8 months. She worries excessively about multiple areas of life. There is no substance misuse. According to Australian guidelines, which is an appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer

Long-term benzodiazepine monotherapy

Answer

Antipsychotic medication

Answer

Electroconvulsive therapy

Answer

No treatment is required

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman presents with persistent, generalised anxiety, muscle tension and poor sleep for 8 months. She worries excessively about multiple areas of life. There is no substance misuse. According to Australian guidelines, which is an appropriate first-line treatment?