Question

A 25-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests a peanut-containing biscuit. Within minutes she develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze, and hypotension. What is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM adrenaline into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

IV chlorpheniramine

Answer

Oral prednisone

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Observation and reassurance only

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests a peanut-containing biscuit. Within minutes she develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze, and hypotension. What is the most important immediate treatment?