Question

a 37-year-old patient is dining at a local restaurant and complains of a sudden onset of abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, and a
eal hard time breathing.\ the vital signs are bp 86/40 mmhg, p 124/minute, r 36/minute and labored, skin is warm and slightly flushed. which of the following conditions should the emt most strongly suspect? neither salmonella poisoning nor anaphylactic reaction. salmonella poisoning anaphylactic reaction both salmonella poisoning and anaphylactic reaction.

Explanation:

An anaphylactic reaction typically presents with sudden onset of respiratory distress, hypotension, tachycardia, and skin changes (warm, flushed) after exposure to an allergen (like food in a restaurant). Salmonella poisoning usually has more gradual onset and GI symptoms but less likely to cause severe respiratory distress and hypotension this rapidly. The patient’s symptoms (sudden, respiratory trouble, hypotension, tachycardia, skin changes) match anaphylactic reaction.

Answer:

C. Anaphylactic reaction