Question

A 35-year-old man with known anaphylaxis to peanuts accidentally ingests a biscuit and rapidly develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension. According to Canadian guidance, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg in the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous diphenhydramine

Answer

Intravenous hydrocortisone

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High-flow oxygen alone

Answer

Sublingual antihistamines

Practice question

A 35-year-old man with known anaphylaxis to peanuts accidentally ingests a biscuit and rapidly develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension. According to Canadian guidance, what is the first-line treatment?