EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

When should you give a patient epinephrine?
  1. If they are hypertensive
  2. If they are hypoxic
  3. If they are suffering an acute allergic reaction
  4. During a myocardial infarction
Explanation
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 dose-related fashion. It is the initial drug of choice for treating bronchoconstriction and hypotension resulting from anaphylaxis.
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