Immunology

Question 1

Adult Anaphylaxis Rx

Answer 1

• Epi 0.3 mg 1:1000 IM
• Diphenhydramine 25-50 mg IV
• Famotidine 20 mg IV
• Hydrocortisone 5 mg/kg IV

Question 2

What is the second-line treatment for anaphylaxis in cases of hypotension refractory to multiple doses of IM epinephrine?

Answer 2

Intravenous epinephrine at 0.1 mL of the 1:10,000 (0.1 mg/mL) solution.

Question 3

The pediatric dose of epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylaxis is __________ of the 1:1,000 solution (1 mg/mL)

Answer 3

0.01 mg/kg

Question 4

The pediatric dose of epinephrine in the treatment of anaphylaxis is 0.01 mg/kg of the ________ solution

Answer 4

1:1,000 (1 mg/mL)