A 29-year-old with anaphylaxis (hypotension, urticaria, wheeze) weighs 70 kg. What is the correct first medication and dose/route?...

Question

A 29-year-old with anaphylaxis (hypotension, urticaria, wheeze) weighs 70 kg. What is the correct first medication and dose/route?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg IM (1 mg/mL) in the lateral thigh

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV push

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Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV first

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Albuterol nebuliser only

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Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV first

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis