When interviewing and planning care for a patient with fear of public speaking, the nurse must be aware that social phobias are often treatable with:
a. neuroleptics.
b. beta-blockers.
c. tricyclic antidepressants.
d. monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
B
Beta-blockers such as propranolol dampen sympathetic nervous system activity and are often effective in preventing symptoms of anxiety associated with social phobias. Neuroleptics are antipsychotic drugs, and social phobias are not psychotic disorders. Tricyclic antidepressants are rarely used, because of their side-effect profiles. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are used for depression and only by individuals who can observe the special diet required.
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