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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Medicine

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In managing someone who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction, it is important to do which of the following first?

Provide a dose of steroids if possible as these will immediately reverse symptoms associated with the reaction
Insert a nasal airway to help prevent swelling of the airway
Attempt to identify if the patient has an epinephrine auto-injector (Epi-Pen) as this is the primary medication used in a life threatening allergic reaction
Keep the patient as cool as possible to limit the effects of histamine on the body

Explanation

Answer: C - Epinephrine is the first medication recommended in the treatment of a life threatening allergic reaction; therefore, it should be immediately administered if the patient has one available and it is within local protocol for the EMR.

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