A patient with a known penicillin allergy develops anaphylactic shock after a dose of ampicillin was given in error.Which medication would the nurse administer first?
A) Methylprednisolone
B) Gentamicin
C) Atropine
D) Epinephrine

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Epinephrine is given in anaphylactic shock to promote bronchodilation and vasoconstriction and inhibit further release of biochemical mediators.

A Patient with a Known Penicillin Allergy Develops Anaphylactic Shock