What is the role of diphenhydramine in anaphylaxis?
A) Relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs
B) Causes constriction of peripheral blood vessels
C) Reduces wheezes in the upper airways
D) Prevents histamine from binding to histamine receptors
Answer: D
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