A 44-year-old with severe shellfish anaphylaxis carries an autoinjector. Which education point is essential?...

Question

A 44-year-old with severe shellfish anaphylaxis carries an autoinjector. Which education point is essential?

Accepted Answer

Use autoinjector into mid-anterolateral thigh at first sign of anaphylaxis

Answer

Inject epinephrine into gluteal muscle

Answer

Delay epinephrine until antihistamines fail

Answer

Use diphenhydramine first

Answer

Call EMS only if symptoms persist

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis