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A patient develops bronchospasm and a dangerous drop in blood pressure after a drug. This is:

AAnaesthesia
BAnaphylaxis
CAntisepsis
DAnastomosis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Anaphylaxis
1. Itching and rash would be mild. 2. This reaction is life threatening. 3. That reaction is anaphylaxis. _Source: OpenStax Pharmacology for Nurses, Chapter 3, Legal and Ethical Considerations in Medication Administration._
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