A 41-year-old man is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. He has no substance use disorder and wants non-sedating long-term treatment. He is

Question

A 41-year-old man is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. He has no substance use disorder and wants non-sedating long-term treatment. He is functioning at work but symptoms are impairing. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Start cognitive behavioral therapy or an SSRI/SNRI

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Recommend alcohol at bedtime

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Prescribe antipsychotic therapy first-line

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Use stimulant therapy

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Start alprazolam as chronic monotherapy

Generalized anxiety disorder treatment — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 41-year-old man is diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. He has no substance use disorder and wants non-sedating long-term treatment. He is functioning at work but symptoms are impairing. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?