which of the following medications should you assist with for a person experiencing anaphylaxis?

For a person experiencing anaphylaxis, you should assist with epinephrine (adrenaline) first, using their prescribed auto‑injector if available.

What to assist with

If someone has signs of anaphylaxis (trouble breathing, swelling of lips/tongue, hives with dizziness or collapse, etc.), the priority medication is:

• Epinephrine (adrenaline) intramuscularly , typically via an auto‑injector (e.g., EpiPen‑type device) into the outer thigh.

Other medications may be used later by healthcare professionals (or as adjuncts), but they are not first‑line and you should not delay epinephrine to give them:

• Antihistamines (H1 or H2) – help skin symptoms only, not life‑threatening airway or circulation problems.

• Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisolone, hydrocortisone) – slow onset, mainly for prolonged or biphasic reactions.

• Inhaled beta‑agonists (e.g., albuterol/salbutamol) – may help wheeze but are adjuncts after epinephrine.

In almost all guideline and exam contexts, when asked “which medication should you assist with for a person experiencing anaphylaxis?” , the correct choice is epinephrine via auto‑injector, given immediately , while arranging emergency medical help.

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