174. A patient with an acute allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) is administered epinephrine. From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical primary pathophysiological mechanism of epinephrine in anaphylaxis?
A.
Antihistamine effect.
B.
Vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, and decreased mediator release from mast cells.
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C.
Corticosteroid effect.
D.
Direct mast cell stabilization.
📖 Additional Information
Antihistamine effect.
Vasoconstriction, bronchodilation, and decreased mediator release from mast cells.
