A 30-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension (BP 70/40 mmHg) 10 minutes after receiving IV Co-amoxiclav. She we...

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A 30-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension (BP 70/40 mmHg) 10 minutes after receiving IV Co-amoxiclav. She weighs 70 kg. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?

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IM Adrenaline 0.5 mg (1 in 1000) into the anterolateral thigh

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IV Chlorphenamine 10 mg

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IV Hydrocortisone 200 mg

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Nebulised Salbutamol 5 mg

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IM Adrenaline 1 mg (1 in 1000) into the deltoid

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Anaphylaxis

A 30-year-old woman suddenly develops generalised urticaria, wheeze and hypotension (BP 70/40 mmHg) 10 minutes after receiving IV Co-amoxiclav. She weighs 70 kg. What is the most appropriate immediate treatment?