A 28-year-old man has a severe anaphylactic reaction to peanut. What is the correct initial adrenaline dose?...

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A 28-year-old man has a severe anaphylactic reaction to peanut. What is the correct initial adrenaline dose?

Accepted Answer

Adrenaline 1:1000 0.5 mL IM (500 micrograms)

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Adrenaline 1:10,000 1 mg IV

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Adrenaline 1:1000 0.05 mL IM (50 micrograms)

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Adrenaline 1:10,000 0.5 mL IM (50 micrograms)

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Adrenaline 1:1000 5 mL IM (5 mg)

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis