RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1752 of 2368

A client uses an epinephrine auto-injector for a bee sting allergy. Which teaching should the nurse give?

  1. No further care is needed once the dose has been given and symptoms ease
  2. Wait about one hour at home to see whether the symptoms come back again
  3. Keep the injector in direct sunlight on the dashboard for quick access
  4. Seek medical care immediately because the effects fade after 15 to 20 minutes
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Correct answer: Seek medical care immediately because the effects fade after 15 to 20 minutes

Epinephrine effects fade after 15 to 20 minutes, so the client must seek medical care immediately after use.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026