Question

A 24-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and presents with widespread urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension (BP 80/40 mm Hg). What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline 0.5 mg into the lateral thigh

Answer

IV diphenhydramine

Answer

Oral prednisone

Answer

Inhaled salbutamol only

Answer

High-flow oxygen only

Practice question

A 24-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and presents with widespread urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension (BP 80/40 mm Hg). What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?