A patient diagnosed with social phobia begins propranolol (Inderal). The nurse should teach the patient to expect
a. that sympathetic nervous system symptoms of anxiety will be reduced.
b. to experience a sense of euphoria for 30 minutes after taking the drug.
c. to have amnesia for the social situations that are most intimidating.
d. to feel a little drowsy but have no orthostatic hypotension.
A
Propranolol is a beta blocker that interrupts the physiologic responses of anxiety associated with social phobias, such as sweaty palms. Bradycardia may be associated with lightheadedness. The other options are not likely.
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