A 32-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple aspects of her life for more than 6 months, with muscle tension and poor sleep. She h...

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A 32-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple aspects of her life for more than 6 months, with muscle tension and poor sleep. She has no depression or substance misuse. What is the most appropriate initial management according to NICE?

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Low-intensity psychological intervention such as guided self-help

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High-intensity CBT and SSRI immediately

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Long-term benzodiazepines

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Antipsychotic medication

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Inpatient admission

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder

A 32-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about multiple aspects of her life for more than 6 months, with muscle tension and poor sleep. She has no depression or substance misuse. What is the most appropriate initial management according to NICE?