Therapeutic uses of a - adrenoceptor blockers include all of the following EXCEPT______________?

Correct answer: B. Amxiety

  • A. Hypertension
  • B. Amxiety
  • C. Peripheral Vascular disease
  • D. Benign Prostatic hypertrophy

Explanation

Alpha-adrenoceptor blockers are used in hypertension, peripheral vascular disease and benign prostatic hypertrophy by reducing vascular or prostatic smooth-muscle tone. Anxiety is not a standard therapeutic indication for alpha blockers.

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