Question

A 34-year-old with a peanut allergy develops hypotension, wheeze, and urticaria minutes after exposure. What is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg of 1 mg/mL in the lateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine 50 mg

Answer

Nebulized albuterol only

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IV methylprednisolone 125 mg

Answer

Supine positioning and observation only

Practice question

A 34-year-old with a peanut allergy develops hypotension, wheeze, and urticaria minutes after exposure. What is the most important immediate treatment?