A drug is prescribed to improve a life-threatening or serious condition, as with epinephrine for severe allergic reaction, in which type of drug therapy?

A) Supplemental
B) Empiric
C) Replacement
D) Acute
E) Palliative

Life-threatening

Conditions or situations that have the potential to cause death if not promptly and effectively addressed.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.