Question

A 30-year-old man develops sudden lip swelling, generalized urticaria, and difficulty breathing shortly after eating a peanut-containing meal. He has known peanut allergy. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment and route of administration?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline 500 micrograms (0.5ml of 1:1000)

Answer

Oral Chlorphenamine 10mg STAT

Answer

Intravenous Hydrocortisone 200mg STAT

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Nebulised Salbutamol 5mg STAT

Answer

Subcutaneous Adrenaline 300 micrograms

Practice question

A 30-year-old man develops sudden lip swelling, generalized urticaria, and difficulty breathing shortly after eating a peanut-containing meal. He has known peanut allergy. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment and route of administration?