Question

A 34-year-old with minor allergic reaction after food now has hypotension, wheeze, and urticaria. Best first treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg in the mid-outer thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine 50 mg first

Answer

Oral prednisone 60 mg

Answer

Inhaled albuterol only

Answer

Observe without medication

Practice question

A 34-year-old with minor allergic reaction after food now has hypotension, wheeze, and urticaria. Best first treatment?