A 36-year-old with severe anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, hives) after peanut exposure arrives to the ED. Weight 80 kg. First-line drug and dose/rou...

Question

A 36-year-old with severe anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, hives) after peanut exposure arrives to the ED. Weight 80 kg. First-line drug and dose/route?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg IM in the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Albuterol 2.5 mg neb

Answer

Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV rapid push

emergency medicine MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 36-year-old with severe anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, hives) after peanut exposure arrives to the ED. Weight 80 kg. First-line drug and dose/route?