A 24-year-old woman develops sudden generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze, and hypotension after a peanut-containing meal. According to anap...

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A 24-year-old woman develops sudden generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze, and hypotension after a peanut-containing meal. According to anaphylaxis management guidelines, what is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline (epinephrine) into the lateral thigh

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IV diphenhydramine

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Nebulised salbutamol alone

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IV corticosteroids as monotherapy

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Place in Trendelenburg position and observe

ca-rcpsc-em MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 24-year-old woman develops sudden generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze, and hypotension after a peanut-containing meal. According to anaphylaxis management guidelines, what is the first-line treatment?