This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other topics and Adverse effects, Subject name: Anatomy
Propranolol a non selective Beta blocker can be prescribed to decrease anxiety associated with 
Select and explain. 
A. Chronic neurotic disorder, B. Schizophrenia, C. Sho term stressful situation, D. Endogenous depression
C: Sho term stressful situation
Answer: C: Sho term stressful situation 
Explanation: Ref-KDT 6/e p143 Propranolol is used for controlling the performance anxiety, major manifestation of which are due to increase the sympathetic activity (tachycardia, palpilpalpit etc)