NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
A client has an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin that results in respiratory distress. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, as it rapidly reverses respiratory distress and other symptoms by constricting blood vessels and relaxing airways.
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