Question

A 19-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline into the lateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous chlorpheniramine

Answer

Intravenous hydrocortisone

Answer

Nebulised salbutamol only

Answer

Oral antihistamines and observe

Practice question

A 19-year-old woman with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and develops generalised urticaria, throat tightness, wheeze and hypotension. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?