A 29-year-old arrives after a bee sting with hypotension, diffuse urticaria, and wheeze. Best initial treatment?...

Question

A 29-year-old arrives after a bee sting with hypotension, diffuse urticaria, and wheeze. Best initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg of 1 mg/mL in the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine first

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Inhaled albuterol only

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Observe without medication

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Steroids as first-line monotherapy

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis