Question

A 60-year-old woman in the ED with anaphylaxis (generalized urticaria, wheeze, hypotension) needs first-line treatment. What dose and route are recommended?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg IM into the lateral thigh

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV push

Answer

Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV first, then epinephrine

Answer

Methylprednisolone 125 mg IV only

Answer

Albuterol nebulization only

Practice question

A 60-year-old woman in the ED with anaphylaxis (generalized urticaria, wheeze, hypotension) needs first-line treatment. What dose and route are recommended?