An acquired, abnormal immune response to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction is known as:
a. angioedema.
b. an allergy.
c. an allergen.
d. an antigen.
Question 2
Which of the following findings would be a contraindication to the administration of epinephrine for a patient suffering an anaphylactic reaction?
a. The patient is allergic to eggs.
b. The patient has a heart rate of 120 bpm.
c. The name on the injector is not the patient's name.
d. The patient has hypertension or bradycardia.
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