Severe anaphylactic reactions that can lead to anaphylactic shock include which of the following?
a. itching c. angioedema
b. hives d. bronchoconstriction with wheezing
D
Mild anaphylactic reactions cause itching, hives, and some angioedema as well as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, hoarseness, excessive salivation, headache, nausea and vomiting or diarrhea. More severe reactions leading to anaphylactic shock manifest in severe hypotension, tachycardia, bronchoconstriction with wheezing, tachypnea and cyanosis as well as chest pain and arrhythmias. Syncope, seizures and cardiac arrest may also occur.
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