What type of medication could be prescribed for a patient who experiences anxiety when speaking before a group?
a. A benzodiazepine drug
b. An SSRI drug
c. A beta blocker
d. A TCA drug
ANS: C
You might also like to view...
Select the problem statement that meets criteria for a problem statement and contains all the necessary elements
1. Is there a difference in male body weight after exercise? 2. Is there a correlation between exercise and pulse rates? 3. Is there a correlation between perception of pain and noise level? 4. Is there a difference in insomnia between men and women?
Which nursing intervention is necessary before a second-trimester transabdominal ultrasound?
a. Place the woman NPO for 12 hours. b. Instruct the woman to drink 1 to 2 quarts of water. c. Administer a soapsuds enema. d. Perform an abdominal prep.
Joe, a patient being treated for PTSD, tells the nurse that his therapist is recommending cognitive therapy. He asks the nurse how that's supposed to help his nightmares
Which of these responses by the nurse provides accurate information about the benefits of this type of therapy? Select all that apply. A. The nightmares may be related to troubling thoughts and feelings; cognitive therapy will help you explore and modify those thoughts and feelings. B. It is designed to help you cope with anxiety, anger, and other feelings that may be related to your symptoms. C. It is designed to repeatedly expose you to the trauma you experienced so you can regain a sense of safety. D. Once you learn to repress these troubling feelings, the nightmares should cease.
Inhalant abuse can begin as early as __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).