Question

A 26-year-old man with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and presents with urticaria, wheeze and hypotension (BP 78/46 mm Hg). What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular adrenaline into the anterolateral thigh

Answer

Intravenous chlorpheniramine

Answer

Oral prednisone

Answer

Inhaled salbutamol alone

Answer

Observation only as symptoms may settle

Practice question

A 26-year-old man with a known peanut allergy accidentally ingests peanuts and presents with urticaria, wheeze and hypotension (BP 78/46 mm Hg). What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?