A 25-year-old presents with syncope; later develops anaphylaxis after peanut ingestion at home and uses an epinephrine autoinjector. On arrival asympt...

Question

A 25-year-old presents with syncope; later develops anaphylaxis after peanut ingestion at home and uses an epinephrine autoinjector. On arrival asymptomatic. Which disposition is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Observe generally 4-6 hours due to risk of biphasic reactions

Answer

Discharge immediately without observation

Answer

Admit all anaphylaxis patients for 24 hours

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Avoid prescribing epinephrine autoinjector

Answer

Begin corticosteroids only

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 25-year-old presents with syncope; later develops anaphylaxis after peanut ingestion at home and uses an epinephrine autoinjector. On arrival asymptomatic. Which disposition is appropriate?