A 35-year-old suddenly develops an urticarial rash over arms and trunk after eating peanuts. He also has lip swelling but no respiratory compromise. M...

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A 35-year-old suddenly develops an urticarial rash over arms and trunk after eating peanuts. He also has lip swelling but no respiratory compromise. Management?

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Oral antihistamine

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IM adrenaline 0.5 mg immediately

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IV hydrocortisone

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Oral montelukast

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Topical steroid cream

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Urticaria

A 35-year-old suddenly develops an urticarial rash over arms and trunk after eating peanuts. He also has lip swelling but no respiratory compromise. Management?