A 63-year-old woman suddenly develops widespread urticaria, facial swelling and wheeze after taking an antibiotic. She is hypotensive and stridulous. ...

Question

A 63-year-old woman suddenly develops widespread urticaria, facial swelling and wheeze after taking an antibiotic. She is hypotensive and stridulous. What is the single most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline into the anterolateral thigh

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Intravenous chlorphenamine

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Intravenous hydrocortisone

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Nebulised salbutamol

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Subcutaneous insulin

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 63-year-old woman suddenly develops widespread urticaria, facial swelling and wheeze after taking an antibiotic. She is hypotensive and stridulous. What is the single most appropriate immediate treatment?