A client who has been diagnosed with a phobic disorder asks the nurse if there are any medications that would be beneficial in treating phobic disorders. Which of the following would be accurate responses by the nurse? Select all that apply
A. Some antianxiety agents have been successful in treating social phobias.
B. Some antidepressant agents have been successful in diminishing symptoms of agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder (social phobia).
C. Specific phobias are generally not treated with medication unless accompanied by panic attacks.
D. Beta-blockers have been used successfully to treat phobic responses to public performance.
ANS: A, B, C, D
All of the listed pharmacological treatments are evidence-based treatments for phobic disorders.
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