A 28-Year-Old Man Arrives at the Office After Experiencing Regular

A 28-year-old man arrives at the office after experiencing regular anxiety episodes for several months. He claims, "I dismissed it at first since the attacks are brief, but now I'm concerned that it may happen again when I'm at work or driving. I suddenly feel weak, begin to tremble and sweat, and my heart begins to race. My heart felt like it was ready to leap out of my chest." The patient has no history of heart disease and is not on any medications. He had an alcohol use issue in his early twenties and occasionally smokes marijuana. The patient looks to be in good spirits, and his vital signs are within normal ranges. There are no abnormalities on physical examination or ECG. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?

A) Antipsychotic
B) Benzodiazepine
C) Beta blocker
D) Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
E) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
F) Tricyclic antidepressant

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