You Are Responding to a Call for an Allergic Reaction

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are responding to a call for an allergic reaction. Your partner is a new EMT and this is his first call. When prepping him for what might lie on scene, what instruction regarding the assessment and treatment of an allergic reaction and/or anaphylaxis would be correct?

• A) "If the allergic reaction was caused by exposure to chocolate or eggs, we will not be able to administer epinephrine."
• B) "Epinephrine really should be given to any patient suffering even a mild allergic reaction to prevent anaphylaxis."
• C) "Our first priority will not be to determine what caused the allergic reaction, but to treat the patient according to his or her symptoms."
• D) "If the allergic reaction was caused by food, we will need to administer activated charcoal."

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