Albuterol and epinephrine both have bronchodilation properties that improve the amount of oxygen that a person can inhale and absorb. However, Albuterol is administered only for asthma, whereas epinephrine is administered for both asthma and anaphylaxis. Why is epinephrine, and not Albuterol, the first choice for anaphylaxis?
A) Albuterol slows down the heart rate too much.
B) Albuterol drops the blood pressure too low.
C) Albuterol is not a vasoconstrictor.
D) Albuterol makes the heart rate increase too much.
C
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