Question

A 25-year-old man with a known peanut allergy inadvertently ingests peanuts and develops generalized urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze, and hypotension. According to Canadian anaphylaxis recommendations, what is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg of 1:1000 concentration into the lateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous antihistamines

Answer

Oral prednisone

Answer

Salbutamol inhaler alone

Answer

Observe closely without medication

Practice question

A 25-year-old man with a known peanut allergy inadvertently ingests peanuts and develops generalized urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze, and hypotension. According to Canadian anaphylaxis recommendations, what is the most important immediate treatment?