Question

A patient in the clinic just received her regular allergy shot injections and immediately shows symptoms of an anaphylaxis reaction including difficulty breathing, a weak and rapid pulse, and dizziness. You are asked to prepare epinephrine 0.3 mg for subcutaneous injection by the provider. The epinephrine is supplied as a 1:1000 solution in a 30 mL vial containing 1 mg/mL.

Describe the proper way to label the syringe.

Answer 1

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