Evaluation“Drug of choice for anaphylactic shock?” was the examiner’s first question.
This was easy. “Adrenaline,” said Zahi, firmly and with complete confidence. “0.5ml of a 1:1000 solution, given subcut—” the examiner motioned for her to stop, then said, “Next?” in a hoarse voice.
Zahi, confused, said, “Pardon?”
The examiner tapped his clipboard impatiently and snapped, “Next drug! Next drug!”
“Oh, next drug,” said Zahi, relieved. “Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate—” Again the examiner waved to her to stop. “Other uses?”
By now, Zahi had become used to his monosyllabic style of questioning and was quick to respond. “Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome—adrenal crisis. Status asthmaticus.”
The examiner was nodding his head in approval. Like the proverbial dog, his bark seemed worse than his
