The nurse is caring for a well-known stage actor who has suddenly developed severe stage fright that is preventing him from working. What drug does the nurse suspect will be prescribed for this patient?
A) Carteolol (Cartrol)
B) Nebivolol (Bystolic)
C) Nadolol (Corgard)
D) Propranolol (Inderal)
D
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One of the indications for use of propranolol is prevention of stage fright, which is a sympathetic stress reaction to a particular situation. None of the other options are indicated for this use.
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