Question

After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old woman with an allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and dissipation of her hives. however, she is still anxious and tachycardic

Answer 1

The best way to handle or respond to this scenario is to note the side effects of epinephrine which is what the patient is experiencing right now such as the anxiety and the tachychardia. It is also best to monitor the patient to check and see if there is any improvement or there is a presence of another factors that will lead to complications to the patient's state.