A combat veteran diagnosed with moderate traumatic brain injuries is agitated and aggressive. Which pharmacologic intervention would the nurse expect to be effective?

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Beta blockers such as propranolol (Inderal) effectively manage agitation and aggression in persons with TBIs. A dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor such as bupropion would increase agitation. Anxiety is not the central problem for this patient. The patient does not have extrapyramidal side effects or Parkinson's disease.

A Combat Veteran Diagnosed with Moderate Traumatic Brain Injuries Is