Question

A 25-year-old man presents with generalised urticaria, lip swelling, wheeze and hypotension (BP 80/50 mmHg) 10 minutes after a peanut-containing meal. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular Adrenaline into the mid-anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous chlorpheniramine

Answer

Oral prednisone

Answer

Nebulised Salbutamol only

Answer

Observation because symptoms may resolve spontaneously

Practice question

A 25-year-old man presents with generalised urticaria, lip swelling, wheeze and hypotension (BP 80/50 mmHg) 10 minutes after a peanut-containing meal. According to Canadian anaphylaxis guidelines, what is the most important immediate treatment?