A 36-year-old woman presents with excessive worry, muscle tension, and insomnia for 8 months, impairing her function. She has no substance use or majo...

Question

A 36-year-old woman presents with excessive worry, muscle tension, and insomnia for 8 months, impairing her function. She has no substance use or major depression. Which first-line management is most appropriate according to Canadian anxiety guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy and/or SSRI

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Benzodiazepine monotherapy long-term

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Antipsychotic monotherapy

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Tricyclic antidepressant only

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Watchful waiting

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder

A 36-year-old woman presents with excessive worry, muscle tension, and insomnia for 8 months, impairing her function. She has no substance use or major depression. Which first-line management is most appropriate according to Canadian anxiety guidelines?