After administering 0.3 mg of epinephrine via auto-injector to a 22-year-old woman with an allergic reaction, you note improvement in her breathing and dissipation of her hives. However, she is still anxious and tachycardic. You should:
A. contact medical control and obtain authorization to administer another 0.3 mg of epinephrine.
B. monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine.
C. transport her rapidly, as it is obvious that she is having a severe reaction to the epinephrine.
D. consider administering 0.15 mg of epinephrine to completely resolve her allergic reaction.
Ans: B. monitor her closely but recall that anxiety and tachycardia are side effects of epinephrine.
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