A patient is covered with hives. He is responsive to painful stimuli but has labored respirations with an inspiratory stridor sound, bilateral wheezing, and a weak and rapid pulse. His vital signs are pulse, 128; respirations, 24 breaths/min; and blood pressure, 80/50 mmHg. Given this presentation, the EMT should suspect that the patient has:
A) Sensitization
B) Anaphylaxis
C) Hypersensitivity
D) Localized allergic reaction
B) Anaphylaxis
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A) Allergy B) Sensitization C) Hypersensitivity D) Active immunity
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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