Question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) in clinic weighs 80 kg. First-line medication and dose/route?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg IM into anterolateral thigh, repeat every 5-15 min as needed

Answer

Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV push immediately

Answer

Albuterol nebulizer alone

Practice question

A patient with anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) in clinic weighs 80 kg. First-line medication and dose/route?