Medical, OB/GYNPregunta 61 de 100
For a patient having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) with prescribed medication available, the EMT may assist with:
a.Oral glucose
b.Activated charcoal
c.An epinephrine auto-injector
d.Aspirin
Explicación
Anaphylaxis is treated with epinephrine, and EMTs may assist a patient with their prescribed auto-injector. Epinephrine reverses airway swelling and low blood pressure caused by the reaction.
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