Medical Emergencies · single question
Patient allergic to avocado and banana. What emergency medication should be available?
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Correct answer: A. EpiPen (epinephrine auto-injector)
- A. Correct. Avocado and banana are part of the latex-fruit cross-reactivity syndrome; such patients are at increased risk for severe allergic reactions/anaphylaxis (including to latex products in the dental office), warranting ready availability of an EpiPen.
- B. Albuterol treats bronchospasm/asthma, not the primary emergency concern (anaphylaxis risk) here.
- C. Nitroglycerin treats angina, unrelated to this allergy scenario.
- D. Glucagon treats severe hypoglycemia, unrelated to this allergy scenario.
Note: Avocado/banana allergens carry risk of cross-reactivity with latex and other fruits such as kiwi (latex-fruit syndrome).
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