Answer: C - Epinephrine should be given to a patient if they are suffering an acute allergic reaction. Epinephrine works by stimulating alpha, beta-1, and beta-2 adrenergic receptors in a dose-related fashion. It is the initial drug of choice for treating bronchoconstriction and hypotension resulting from anaphylaxis. EPIPENs are a common manner of administration. EPIPENs are commonly stored, used, and carried for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise, or unknown triggers; and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions.
