Question

A patient develops a rash after starting penicillin. It's a mild maculopapular rash without systemic symptoms. Which is the best step?

Accepted Answer

Continue penicillin and observe if mild with no features of anaphylaxis

Answer

Stop penicillin immediately and label as anaphylaxis

Answer

Prescribe adrenaline pen

Answer

Refer to allergist urgently

Answer

Switch to cephalosporins always

Practice question

A patient develops a rash after starting penicillin. It's a mild maculopapular rash without systemic symptoms. Which is the best step?