Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2018
During administration of planned DPT vaccination the child suddenly developed acute anxiety, signs of pain response, dyspnea, grunting respirations, cutis marmorata, cold sweat. Objectively the child’s consciousness is disturbed, heart rate is 150/min., blood pressure is 60/40 mm Hg, heart sounds are muffled. The child was diagnosed with anaphylactic shock. What drug should be administered first?
Answer options
- Epinephrine
- Lasix (Furosemide)
- Euphylline (Aminophylline)
- Analgin (Metamizole)
- Suprastin (Chloropyramine)
Correct answer
Epinephrine
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