Question 61 · LDEK · Shock and anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a rapid reaction to the exposure to an allergen, e.g. a medication. The drug of choice in the treatment of a severe anaphylactic reaction is:
- A. hydrocortisone.
- B. cetirizine.
- C. epinephrine.
- D. naloxone.
- E. aspirin.
Hint
The first-line drug in anaphylaxis acts on both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors and is given intramuscularly.
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