Question

A 24-year-old woman develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, wheeze and hypotension minutes after a bee sting. Which is the most appropriate initial management step?

Accepted Answer

Administer intramuscular adrenaline into the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Give IV chlorpheniramine and observe

Answer

Give nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Start IV fluids and delay medications

Answer

Prescribe oral antihistamines and arrange allergy referral

Practice question

A 24-year-old woman develops generalised urticaria, lip swelling, wheeze and hypotension minutes after a bee sting. Which is the most appropriate initial management step?