This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neurotic, Stress Related and Somatoform Disorders, Subject name: Psychiatry
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for panic disorder? 
Select and explain. 
A. Buspirone plus benzodiazepines, B. Benzodiazepines plus suppoive therapy, C. Sho - term benzodiazepine plus SSRI plus CBT, D. Long - term benzodiazepine plus venlafaxine
C: Sho - term benzodiazepine plus SSRI plus CBT
Answer: C: Sho - term benzodiazepine plus SSRI plus CBT 
Explanation: Management plan for panic disorder Psychological treatment Self-help books, computerized cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Pharmacotherapy Antidepressants Social interventions