Question

A 35-year-old man develops anaphylaxis to a bee sting. Which is the correct intramuscular dose of adrenaline (1:1000) for an adult according to UK guidance?

Accepted Answer

500 micrograms (0.5 mL)

Answer

150 micrograms (0.15 mL)

Answer

300 micrograms (0.3 mL)

Answer

1 mg (1 mL)

Answer

5 mg (5 mL)

Practice question

A 35-year-old man develops anaphylaxis to a bee sting. Which is the correct intramuscular dose of adrenaline (1:1000) for an adult according to UK guidance?