Anxiety & Personality Disorders · NEET PG Preparation Psychiatry
A 24-year-old medical student avoids giving presentations or speaking in public because she fears she will be scrutinized and humiliated by others. W…
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A 24-year-old medical student avoids giving presentations or speaking in public because she fears she will be scrutinized and humiliated by others. When forced to present at a seminar, she experiences intense anxiety, blushing, and tremulousness. This fear has been present for over a year and significantly impairs her academic functioning. What is the first-line pharmacotherapy for this condition?
- A.Typical antipsychotics
- B.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)Correct answer
- C.Lithium carbonate
- D.Methylphenidate
Solution
The patient has Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia). First-line pharmacotherapy includes Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) such as sertraline or escitalopram, along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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