The AEMT should transport any patient with an allergic reaction, even if he or she is able to stop the reaction with epinephrine, because:
A. the patient's symptoms could recur up to 8 hours later.
B. any patient who is given a drug must be transported by law.
C. most patients require a continuous infusion of epinephrine.
D. the effects of epinephrine only last about 10 or 15 minutes.
Answer: A. the patient's symptoms could recur up to 8 hours later.
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