Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anaphylactic shock in response to the administration of penicillin. Which of the following medications should the nurse administer first?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Epinephrine. In anaphylactic shock, prompt administration of epinephrine is crucial as it acts quickly to reverse the life-threatening symptoms by constricting blood vessels and opening airways. Furosemide (A) is a diuretic and not indicated for anaphylactic shock. Methylprednisolone (B) is a corticosteroid that may be given after epinephrine to prevent delayed reactions. Dobutamine (C) is a medication used for heart failure, not for anaphylactic shock.