A 29-year-old woman receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav for pyelonephritis suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension (BP...

Question

A 29-year-old woman receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav for pyelonephritis suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension (BP 70/40 mmHg). She has difficulty speaking in full sentences. What is the 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 only

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Rapid infusion of 1 litre 5% dextrose without other treatment

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 29-year-old woman receiving intravenous Co-amoxiclav for pyelonephritis suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze, stridor and hypotension (BP 70/40 mmHg). She has difficulty speaking in full sentences. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?