Question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) presents to the ED. Weight 80 kg. First-line medication and dose?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg of 1 mg/mL (1:1000) into the lateral thigh

Answer

IV epinephrine 1 mg push

Answer

IM diphenhydramine 50 mg

Answer

Nebulized albuterol only

Answer

IV corticosteroids 125 mg methylprednisolone

Practice question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) presents to the ED. Weight 80 kg. First-line medication and dose?