A 63-year-old with suspected anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) after a bee sting. What is the first-line treatment and dose in adults?...

Question

A 63-year-old with suspected anaphylaxis (hypotension, wheeze, urticaria) after a bee sting. What is the first-line treatment and dose in adults?

Accepted Answer

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

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IV epinephrine 1 mg (1:10,000) push

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Nebulized albuterol only

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IV diphenhydramine 50 mg

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IM methylprednisolone 125 mg

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis