A 63-year-old man experiences anaphylaxis after a bee sting. After epinephrine and stabilization, he asks about discharge medications. Which is approp...

Question

A 63-year-old man experiences anaphylaxis after a bee sting. After epinephrine and stabilization, he asks about discharge medications. Which is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine autoinjector prescription and education

Answer

Beta-blocker to prevent tachycardia

Answer

Prednisone 20 mg daily for 2 weeks only

Answer

No medications; reassurance

Answer

Daily antihistamine only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis (Discharge Planning)

A 63-year-old man experiences anaphylaxis after a bee sting. After epinephrine and stabilization, he asks about discharge medications. Which is appropriate?