When administering terbutaline in the prehospital setting, the paramedic should give it by:

Answer to q. 1

a
Rationale: a. Correct.
b. Terbutaline can be given by infusion, but not as a bolus injection.
c. Terbutaline should not be given by IM injection.
d. Terbutaline can be given by infusion, but not as a bolus injection and if given by infusion, should be given slowly.

Answer to q. 2

tongue; unresponsive

Answer to q. 3

c
Rationale: a. Parasympathomimetics have no use in the initial treatment of allergic reactions.
b. Vasodilators would cause a further decrease in blood pressure and may result in shock.
c. Correct.
d. Cholinergics (parasympathomimetics) have no use in the initial treatment of allergic reactions.