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A 32-yeаr-оld femаle pаtient presents tо the clinic with a 6-mоnth history of excessive worry about various aspects of her life, including work performance, health, and family issues. She reports that these worries are difficult to control and are associated with restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance. She has no past medical history of psychiatric disorders and does not use tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drugs. Her physical examination and laboratory tests are unremarkable. After a thorough evaluation, you diagnose her with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and decide to initiate pharmacotherapy. Which of the following would be considered first-line treatment for GAD?