kiranmayi
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A college student sitting in the stands at a football game suddenly begins breathing hard and complains to his friends of tightness in his chest. Minutes later, he is sweating profusely and faints. It is discovered that he had been stung by a bee. Paramedics arrive, assess the situation, then successfully treat the young man. Which one of the following drugs was most likely initially administered in this case?
A. Diphenhydramine
B. Blocking antibody
C. Cromolyn sodium
D. Epinephrine
E. Theophylline
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| asmi
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| dxtxpx
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Epi
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| alice8
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D. Epinephrine
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| mjl1717
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Id inject 0.3mg of a 1:1000 solution of Epi Subcutaneously to stimulate
B1B2 and A1A2 [In general I want to increase HR ,contractility and bronchdilation] :idea:
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perfect answer :idea:
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| mjl1717
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chromolyn would only be preventive by stabilizing mast cell membrane
(benedryl) diphenhydramine could be considered for any itching or to halt a wheal and flare rxn,but is not the first step.
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