The Strength of Epinephrine Used to Treat an Allergic Reaction

question 17

Multiple Choice

The strength of epinephrine used to treat an allergic reaction is:

• A) 1:100
• B) 1:1,000
• C) 1:10,000
• D) 1:100,000

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