A 33-year-old with severe shellfish allergy had a prior near-fatal anaphylaxis. Which key discharge instruction is correct?...

Question

A 33-year-old with severe shellfish allergy had a prior near-fatal anaphylaxis. Which key discharge instruction is correct?

Accepted Answer

Carry two epinephrine auto-injectors and use at first sign of anaphylaxis; seek emergency care

Answer

Use antihistamines first and epinephrine only if no improvement

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Avoid epinephrine due to tachycardia

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Carry steroids only

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Rely on inhaled beta-agonist

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis Discharge Planning