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PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Process & Dispense

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A patient comes to your pharmacy counter having trouble breathing, and his throat and lips are swollen. What medical emergency is this patient most likely experiencing?

Heart attack
Stroke
Anaphylaxis
Asthma attack

Explanation

Answer: C - This patient is most likely suffering from an anaphylactic reaction. This may be due to a severe allergy, and can be accompanied by itching and redness. This patient needs to get to a hospital as soon as possible; you should offer to call 911 for the patient.

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