Question

A 38-year-old with urticarial rash, wheeze, hypotension (BP 82/48), and stridor after a peanut exposure requires immediate treatment. Best first action and dose?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

IV epinephrine bolus 1 mg

Answer

Oral antihistamines then observe

Answer

Inhaled albuterol only

Answer

IV corticosteroids first

Practice question

A 38-year-old with urticarial rash, wheeze, hypotension (BP 82/48), and stridor after a peanut exposure requires immediate treatment. Best first action and dose?