A 32-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician complaining of overwhelming fear and apprehension. The patient states that for the past 8 m

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Psychiatry
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Psychiatric/Behavioral & Substance Abuse

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A 32-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician complaining of overwhelming fear and apprehension. The patient states that for the past 8 months she has been feeling anxious and worried about many things. She has difficulty concentrating and difficulty sleeping because she “can’t seem to keep [her] mind off of the everyday issues of life.” She also says she often feels tense and restless. She denies past substance abuse. Which of the following drugs would be considered first-line treatment for her illness?
(A) Amitriptyline
(B) Buspirone
(C) Diazepam
(D) Flumazenil
(E) Midazolam
 
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