Question

A 24-year-old with a history of peanut allergy develops urticaria, wheezing, and hypotension minutes after accidental exposure. What is the most appropriate initial treatment and dose?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 0.3 mg intramuscularly in the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV followed by steroids

Answer

Albuterol nebulizer then antihistamines

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV bolus

Answer

High-flow oxygen alone

Practice question

A 24-year-old with a history of peanut allergy develops urticaria, wheezing, and hypotension minutes after accidental exposure. What is the most appropriate initial treatment and dose?