A 28-year-old woman presents with excessive worry most days for over 6 months, muscle tension and sleep disturbance. She is able to work but is distre...

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A 28-year-old woman presents with excessive worry most days for over 6 months, muscle tension and sleep disturbance. She is able to work but is distressed. What is the recommended first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioural therapy

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Long-term benzodiazepine monotherapy

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Antipsychotic medication

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No treatment required

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Electroconvulsive therapy

au-racgp MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder

A 28-year-old woman presents with excessive worry most days for over 6 months, muscle tension and sleep disturbance. She is able to work but is distressed. What is the recommended first-line treatment?