Question 40 · LDEK · Shock and anaphylaxis
The treatment of choice in anaphylactic shock is the administration of:
- A. hydrocortisone.
- B. antihistamines.
- C. adrenaline.
- D. salbutamol.
- E. infusion fluid.
Hint
Pick the drug whose alpha and beta effects reverse vasodilation, bronchospasm and mediator release all at once.
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