A 19-year-old woman develops diffuse urticaria, wheezing, throat tightness, and lightheadedness 10 minutes after eating peanuts. Blood pressure is

Question

A 19-year-old woman develops diffuse urticaria, wheezing, throat tightness, and lightheadedness 10 minutes after eating peanuts. Blood pressure is 86/50 mm Hg and oxygen saturation is 92%. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Give intramuscular epinephrine

Answer

Start antibiotics

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Observe without treatment

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Administer inhaled steroid alone

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Give oral antihistamine alone

Anaphylaxis — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 19-year-old woman develops diffuse urticaria, wheezing, throat tightness, and lightheadedness 10 minutes after eating peanuts. Blood pressure is 86/50 mm Hg and oxygen saturation is 92%. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?