Question

A 22-year-old with a severe peanut allergy presents with stridor, hypotension, and urticaria. After calling for help, which is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 mg

Answer

IV hydrocortisone

Answer

IV chlorphenamine

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol

Answer

Oral antihistamines

Practice question

A 22-year-old with a severe peanut allergy presents with stridor, hypotension, and urticaria. After calling for help, which is the first-line treatment?