Question

The nurse is caring for a client who appears to be developing anaphylactic shock. What drug does the nurse anticipate the health care practitioner will order to treat this condition?

Furosemide (Lasix) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Epinephrine (Adrenalin) Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

Answer 1

The nurse anticipates that the health care practitioner will order **Epinephrine (Adrenalin)** to treat anaphylactic shock. Epinephrine is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis as it works to rapidly reverse the symptoms by causing vasoconstriction, increasing heart rate, and dilating airways, which are critical in a life-threatening allergic reaction.