Final answer:
In an emergency, a pharmacist can administer an injection of epinephrine to an adult or an eligible minor.
Step-by-step explanation:
In an emergency, a pharmacist can administer an injection of epinephrine to an adult or an eligible minor.
Epinephrine is used to treat severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis. It can help counteract the drop in blood pressure and quickly stop a life-threatening response to an allergen.
This injection is usually self-administered using an auto-injector, such as an EpiPen®, which contains a measured dose of epinephrine.