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A 5-year-old is being treated for an acute attack of asthma using racemic epinephrine (epinephrine hydrochloride) nebulizer stat. Which finding indicates an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A heart rate of 150 in a 5-year-old (normal range: 70-110) indicates tachycardia, a known adverse effect of epinephrine due to its sympathomimetic action. Excitability , tremors , and nausea are less specific or severe.