A 24-year-old with chest tightness and urticaria after a peanut dessert is hypotensive (BP 78/40). What is the most appropriate immediate therapy?...

Question

A 24-year-old with chest tightness and urticaria after a peanut dessert is hypotensive (BP 78/40). What is the most appropriate immediate therapy?

Accepted Answer

IM epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg to lateral thigh

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IV diphenhydramine 50 mg

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Nebulized albuterol only

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IV methylprednisolone 125 mg

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Place supine and observe only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis