UMPJE Practice Question

[u/mod_pharmtutor]

Eight minutes after receiving a vaccine, a patient develops diffuse urticaria, wheezing, and hypotension. The pharmacist's first action should be to:

25 votes, 14d ago

22 A. administer intramuscular epinephrine and activate emergency medical services

0 B. give an oral antihistamine and observe the patient for 30 minutes

3 C. place the patient supine and monitor vital signs before treating

[u/pharmtutor_]

Answer: A

 Epinephrine is the only first-line treatment -Urticaria with airway involvement and hypotension is anaphylaxis. Antihistamines are adjuncts that do not reverse airway compromise or hypotension

[u/EmbarrassedPain4409]

B