A 26-year-old presents with anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure: hypotension, wheeze, hives. First-line treatment and dose?...

Question

A 26-year-old presents with anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure: hypotension, wheeze, hives. First-line treatment and dose?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg IM (1 mg/mL) into the anterolateral thigh, repeat every 5-15 min as needed

Answer

Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV

Answer

Albuterol nebulizer only

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV push

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis