Applied Knowledge Test on anaphylaxis
| Theme: Severe allergic reaction |
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A 25-year-old man arrives at your practice in distress following a bee sting 30 minutes before. His pulse is 120 regular, blood pressure is 88/60 and he has difficulty in breathing. He has a widespread itchy rash. Which one of the following is the most appropriate immediate management?
- A. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 ml 1 : 1000 intramuscularly
- B. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 ml 1 : 1000 intravenously
- C. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 ml 1 : 1000 subcutaneously
- D. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 ml 1:10 000 intramuscular
- E. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 ml 1 : 10 000 intravenously
- F. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 ml 1 : 1 010 000 subcutaneously
- B. Adrenaline (epinephrine) 0.5 ml 1 : 1000 intravenously
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