A 27-year-old with anaphylaxis (hypotension, urticaria, wheeze) requires first-line medication. What is the correct adult dose and route?...

Question

A 27-year-old with anaphylaxis (hypotension, urticaria, wheeze) requires first-line medication. What is the correct adult dose and route?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg IM (1 mg/mL) into mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Epinephrine 1 mg IV push

Answer

Diphenhydramine 50 mg IV first, then epinephrine

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Prednisone 60 mg PO first

Answer

Epinephrine 0.3-0.5 mg subcutaneously

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis