Physiologic changes within the body in response to anaphylactic reactions include:
a. severe hypertension c. hypervolemia
b. bronchoconstriction d. bradycardia
B
Physiologic changes within the body in response to anaphylactic reactions include bronchoconstriction, severe hypotension, tachycardia, hypovolemia and tissue hypoperfusion as well as a febrile response. Symptoms of this type reaction include shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness or chest pain, weakness and dizziness. Feelings of tightening of the throat and generalized itching or abdominal pain and headache can occur. Additional signs include hypotension, tachycardia, fever, hives, swelling of face and lips and generalized edema.
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