The onset of anaphylactic shock is usually:
A) mild.
B) immediate and life threatening.
C) delayed by several hours.
D) delayed by 24 hours.

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Anaphylactic shock is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur within minutes to hours of exposure to an allergen. It can rapidly progress and cause breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, and cardiac arrest. Therefore, it is immediate and potentially fatal.

The Onset of Anaphylactic Shock Is Usually