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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