Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching the client newly started on propranolol for acute situational anxiety disorder. In addition to treating the client's anxiety, the nurse should inform the client that propranolol's use is effective in treating which associated problem?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Propranolol (Inderal), a beta blocker, has been shown to be effective in ameliorating the somatic symptoms of anxiety such as hand tremor.