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A patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting. Epinephrine is administered

immediately via EpiPen. A pharmacy technician should expect the medication to have which of the
following effects?

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Answer: After you use an EpiPen, things like this can happen: fast/pounding heartbeat, nervousness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, trouble breathing, headache, dizziness, anxiety, shakiness, or pale skin may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Explanation: If you're allergic to bee stings, your doctor is likely to prescribe an emergency epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen, Auvi-Q, others). You'll need to have it with you at all times. An autoinjector is a combined syringe and concealed needle that injects a single dose of medication when pressed against your thigh.

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