Question

A 53-year-old with allergic reaction and urticaria but no respiratory or cardiovascular involvement is observed in clinic. After antihistamines, what counseling is most important if symptoms progress?

Accepted Answer

Use epinephrine auto-injector IM into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Use epinephrine auto-injector IM into the buttock

Answer

Use diphenhydramine 50 mg every hour

Answer

Inhale albuterol every 5 minutes

Answer

Apply topical steroids to hives

Practice question

A 53-year-old with allergic reaction and urticaria but no respiratory or cardiovascular involvement is observed in clinic. After antihistamines, what counseling is most important if symptoms progress?