Question

A 25-year-old man is brought to the ED with severe shortness of breath after being stung by a bee. He has widespread urticaria, hypotension, and stridor. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 1:1000

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

Answer

IV chlorphenamine

Answer

Subcutaneous adrenaline 1:1000

Answer

Inhaled salbutamol

Practice question

A 25-year-old man is brought to the ED with severe shortness of breath after being stung by a bee. He has widespread urticaria, hypotension, and stridor. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?