A 45-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about everyday events for more than 8 months. She reports feeling constantly "on edge", difficulty c...

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A 45-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about everyday events for more than 8 months. She reports feeling constantly "on edge", difficulty concentrating, irritability and muscle tension. She does not have panic attacks or specific phobias. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Generalised anxiety disorder

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Panic disorder

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Social anxiety disorder

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Obsessive–compulsive disorder

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Post-traumatic stress disorder

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

A 45-year-old woman presents with excessive worry about everyday events for more than 8 months. She reports feeling constantly "on edge", difficulty concentrating, irritability and muscle tension. She does not have panic attacks or specific phobias. What is the most likely diagnosis?