Question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, urticaria, wheeze) is in the ED. What is the first-line medication and dose?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg (1 mg/mL) into the mid-anterolateral thigh; repeat every 5-15 min as needed.

Answer

IV diphenhydramine 50 mg.

Answer

IV epinephrine 1 mg bolus.

Answer

Nebulized albuterol only.

Answer

IV methylprednisolone 125 mg first.

Practice question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, urticaria, wheeze) is in the ED. What is the first-line medication and dose?