The drug of choice in the management of life threatening allergic reaction is______________?
Correct answer: D. Adrenalin
- A. Corticosteroids
- B. Antihistamines
- C. Diazepam
- D. Adrenalin
Explanation
Adrenaline is the first-line treatment for life-threatening anaphylaxis because it rapidly reverses bronchoconstriction, vasodilation and airway oedema. Corticosteroids and antihistamines are only supportive or supplementary treatments and act too slowly for initial rescue.
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