Question

A 45-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension 10 minutes after a bee sting. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline into the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous hydrocortisone and diphenhydramine only

Answer

Oral cetirizine

Answer

Inhaled salbutamol only

Answer

Observe without treatment because symptoms may settle spontaneously

Practice question

A 45-year-old man develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension 10 minutes after a bee sting. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?