A 44-Year-Old Man Hospitalized for Acute Cholecystitis Is Being Evaluated

A 44-year-old man hospitalized for acute cholecystitis is being evaluated for anxiety and agitation.  He underwent an open cholecystectomy without having any operative complications.  Two days after admission, the patient experiences anxiety and tremulousness, and he becomes irritable, severely agitated, and verbally abusive to the nursing staff.  He has no other medical problems.  The patient does not use tobacco or illicit drugs but admits to drinking 6-8 beers daily for the last several years.  He has no known drug allergies, and family history is insignificant.  Blood pressure is 160/90 mm Hg and pulse is 110/min.  Examination shows hand tremors bilaterally.  Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy for this patient?

A) Baclofen
B) Carbamazepine
C) Chlorpromazine
D) Haloperidol
E) Chlordiazepoxide
F) Phenobarbital
G) Propranolol

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