A Patient Has a Fear of Public Speaking

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient has a fear of public speaking. The nurse should be aware that social anxiety disorders (social phobias) are often treated with which type of medication?

• A) Beta blockers
• B) Antipsychotic medications
• C) Tricyclic antidepressant agents
• D) Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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Definitions:

Rad

An abbreviation for "radical," often used in chemistry to describe highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons; colloquially, used to express that something is excellent or cool.

Contrast Medium

A substance used in medical imaging to improve the contrast of structures or fluids within the body, enhancing the visibility of blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract, and other areas during radiographic procedures.

Bronchogram

A radiographic image of the bronchi, usually obtained after the airways have been filled with a contrast medium, for diagnostic purposes.

Air Passageways

The routes throughout the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, windpipe, and lungs, through which air is inhaled and exhaled.