Question

A 21-year-old with severe anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure has hypotension and widespread urticaria. First-line drug and dose in adults?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 1:1000 0.5 mL IM (0.5 mg)

Answer

Adrenaline 1:10,000 1 mL IV

Answer

Chlorphenamine 10 mg IV first

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Hydrocortisone 200 mg IV first

Answer

Salbutamol nebuliser first

Practice question

A 21-year-old with severe anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure has hypotension and widespread urticaria. First-line drug and dose in adults?