QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect, Priadel (lithium carbonate) is not indicated in GAD. It is used to treat mania, bipolar disorder, and recurrent depression.
10002725
e
Priadel
QuestionChoice
Sertraline is correct. It is the best step-up treatment to offer this patient as he has already tried CBT>
10002721
a
Sertraline
QuestionChoice
This is incorrect. Pregabalin is only offered if the patient is unable to tolerate SSRIs/SNRIs.
10002724
d
Pregabalin
QuestionChoice
Benzodiazepines should not be prescribed for GAD in primary care unless as a short-term measure during crises.
10002723
c
Diazepam
QuestionChoice
CBT would be inappropriate as he has already tried it with little effect.
10002722
b
CBT
Concept
Chapter
2693
4067
Anxiety, Obsessions and Stress Reactions (including OCD)
Topic
173
Psychiatry
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A 21-year-old male with a 4-year history of generalised anxiety disorder visits his GP, after sufferring from palpitations, panick attacks, and tingling in his fingers for the past four weeks. He has already tried CBT with little effect.

What is the best first-line treatment?
a