Question

An adult develops hives, wheeze, hypotension minutes after a sting. BP 82/48 mm Hg. Best immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg (1 mg/mL) in mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine and observe

Answer

IV methylprednisolone first

Answer

Inhaled albuterol only

Answer

Supine positioning and fluids only

Practice question

An adult develops hives, wheeze, hypotension minutes after a sting. BP 82/48 mm Hg. Best immediate treatment?