Question

A 26-year-old man presents with severe anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure: hypotension, wheeze, urticaria. First-line drug and dose for adults?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline 0.5 mg (1:1000) anterolateral thigh

Answer

IM adrenaline 0.3 mg (1:1000) anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV adrenaline 1 mg (1:10,000)

Answer

IM chlorphenamine 10 mg

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol then steroids

Practice question

A 26-year-old man presents with severe anaphylaxis after a peanut exposure: hypotension, wheeze, urticaria. First-line drug and dose for adults?