Question

A 27-year-old develops rapid-onset generalized urticaria, throat tightness, wheezing, and hypotension minutes after a peanut exposure. Best immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg (1 mg/mL) into the lateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine and methylprednisolone

Answer

Nebulized albuterol only

Answer

IV epinephrine infusion as first-line

Answer

Supine positioning only with oxygen

Practice question

A 27-year-old develops rapid-onset generalized urticaria, throat tightness, wheezing, and hypotension minutes after a peanut exposure. Best immediate treatment?