A Patient Has Social Anxiety Disorder

question 152

Multiple Choice

A patient has social anxiety disorder. Which is an example of a biological treatment for this condition?

• A) Having the patient engage in activities that elicit anxiety
• B) Prescribing an antidepressant medication such as paroxetine
• C) Teaching the patient how to effectively challenge negative thoughts
• D) Encouraging the patient to cultivate relationships with others who have similar anxieties

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