A Patient Describes Feelings of Anxiety and Fear When Speaking

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient describes feelings of anxiety and fear when speaking in front of an audience and is having difficulty at work because of an inability to present information at meetings three or four times each year. The patient is reluctant to take long-term medications. The nurse will expect the provider to order which treatment?

• A) Alprazolam [Xanax] as needed
• B) Cognitive behavioral therapy
• C) Paroxetine [Paxil]
• D) Psychotherapy

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