The nurse is caring for a patient with a severe allergic reaction. Which of the following medications and route would the nurse anticipate being ordered?
a. Oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
b. Intravenous diphenhydramine
c. Intramuscular morphine
d. Subcutaneous epinephrine
ANS: D
Epinephrine subcutaneous (SQ) or intramuscular (IM) is given for anaphylactic reactions. It causes vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, and cardiac stimulation.
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