A 34-year-old woman presents to her GP with new-onset generalised anxiety symptoms for 3 months, leading to functional impairment. She drinks 1-2 glas...

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A 34-year-old woman presents to her GP with new-onset generalised anxiety symptoms for 3 months, leading to functional impairment. She drinks 1-2 glasses of wine most nights. What is the MOST appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Provide psychoeducation and refer for cognitive behavioural therapy, considering SSRI if symptoms persist or are severe

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Start benzodiazepine monotherapy long term

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Recommend alcohol use to reduce anxiety

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Start antipsychotic medication

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Arrange involuntary admission

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder

A 34-year-old woman presents to her GP with new-onset generalised anxiety symptoms for 3 months, leading to functional impairment. She drinks 1-2 glasses of wine most nights. What is the MOST appropriate initial management?