Question

A 32-year-old man with a peanut allergy develops wheeze, hypotension and urticaria after eating. What is the correct first dose of IM adrenaline for an adult?

Accepted Answer

500 micrograms (0.5 mL of 1:1000) IM

Answer

150 micrograms (0.15 mL of 1:1000) IM

Answer

300 micrograms (0.3 mL of 1:1000) IM

Answer

1 mg (1 mL of 1:1000) IM

Answer

5 mg nebulised adrenaline

Practice question

A 32-year-old man with a peanut allergy develops wheeze, hypotension and urticaria after eating. What is the correct first dose of IM adrenaline for an adult?