Initial treatment of allergic reactions in the field involves the administration of:
a. Parasympathomimetics
b. Vasodilators
c. Sympathomimetics
d. Cholinergics
c
Rationale: a. Parasympathomimetics have no use in the initial treatment of allergic reactions.
b. Vasodilators would cause a further decrease in blood pressure and may result in shock.
c. Correct.
d. Cholinergics (parasympathomimetics) have no use in the initial treatment of allergic reactions.
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