Question

An adult develops generalized urticaria, wheeze, hypotension (BP 78/40 mm Hg), and oropharyngeal edema minutes after a peanut-containing meal. What is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

0.3 mg intramuscular epinephrine (1 mg/mL) in the lateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine

Answer

Nebulized albuterol only

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High-dose corticosteroids IV

Answer

Place supine and give IV fluids only

Practice question

An adult develops generalized urticaria, wheeze, hypotension (BP 78/40 mm Hg), and oropharyngeal edema minutes after a peanut-containing meal. What is the most important immediate treatment?