Question

You are treating a​ 28-year-old female who is 34 weeks pregnant. She has a history of bee sting anaphylaxis and was stung by a bee while in the garden. She is having severe respiratory distress and her blood pressure is​ 72/50 mmHg. Which of the following is the best option for the​ EMT?

A. Do not administer the EpiPen® under any circumstances.
B. Immediately administer the​ patient's EpiPen®.
C. Administer the EpiPen® only on the advice of medical control.
D. Transport​

Answer 1

The best option for the EMT is to immediately administer the patient's EpiPen.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best option for the EMT in this situation is to immediately administer the patient's EpiPen. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening, causing respiratory distress and a drop in blood pressure. Epinephrine, which is found in the EpiPen, counteracts the effects of anaphylaxis by raising blood pressure and relaxing bronchial smooth muscle.