A 15-year-old male who is allergic to peanuts eats a peanut butter cup. He then goes into anaphylactic shock and develops:
A) bradycardia, decreased arterial pressure, and oliguria.
B) bronchoconstriction, hives or edema, and hypotension.
C) hypertension, anxiety, and tachycardia.
D) fever, hypotension, and erythematous rash.

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Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can cause bronchoconstriction, hives or edema, and hypotension. Bradycardia, decreased arterial pressure, oliguria, hypertension, anxiety, tachycardia, fever, hypotension, and erythematous rash are all possible symptoms of anaphylactic shock but not the most common ones.

A 15-Year-Old Male Who Is Allergic to Peanuts Eats a Peanut