A 19-year-old university student presents with episodes of palpitations and anxiety. ECG and blood tests are normal. You suspect panic disorder. Accor...

Question

A 19-year-old university student presents with episodes of palpitations and anxiety. ECG and blood tests are normal. You suspect panic disorder. According to CANMAT and CPA guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line therapy?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive behavioural therapy with or without SSRI/SNRI

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Long-term benzodiazepine monotherapy

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Antipsychotic monotherapy

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No treatment because symptoms are normal

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High-dose beta-blocker alone

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Panic disorder

A 19-year-old university student presents with episodes of palpitations and anxiety. ECG and blood tests are normal. You suspect panic disorder. According to CANMAT and CPA guidance, what is the most appropriate first-line therapy?