Which drug should a paramedic administer first to a patient experiencing a systemic allergic reaction with facial edema, tearing, generalized hives, severe dyspnea and wheezing, palpable radial pulse and BP 130/80?

A) Benadryl
B) Solu-Medrol
C) Albuterol
D) Epinephrine


Answer: D) Epinephrine

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