A 55-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, hypotension (BP 80/50) and tachycardia after a bee sting. What is the single most important ...

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A 55-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, hypotension (BP 80/50) and tachycardia after a bee sting. What is the single most important immediate treatment?

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Adrenaline 500 micrograms IM (1:1000)

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Chlorphenamine IV

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Hydrocortisone IV

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Salbutamol nebuliser

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Fluids only

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A 55-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, hypotension (BP 80/50) and tachycardia after a bee sting. What is the single most important immediate treatment?