Question

A 32-year-old woman with no significant comorbidities presents to the emergency department after developing diffuse urticaria, lip swelling, hoarseness, and wheezing minutes after a bee sting. BP is 86/52 mm Hg, HR 122, RR 26, SpO2 91% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Give IV diphenhydramine and observe

Answer

Administer intramuscular epinephrine in the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Start inhaled beta-agonist therapy only

Answer

Begin IV corticosteroids as the primary therapy

Answer

Administer subcutaneous epinephrine in the deltoid

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman with no significant comorbidities presents to the emergency department after developing diffuse urticaria, lip swelling, hoarseness, and wheezing minutes after a bee sting. BP is 86/52 mm Hg, HR 122, RR 26, SpO2 91% on room air. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?