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A patient allergic to bananas and avocados develops anaphylaxis. What is FIRST-LINE treatment?
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Correct answer: A. Epinephrine 1:1000 IM
Epinephrine 1:1000 IM is the only life-saving first-line treatment for anaphylaxis, reversing bronchospasm and preventing cardiovascular collapse.
- A. ✅ CORRECT – Epinephrine 1:1000 IM is first-line for anaphylaxis.
- B. ❌ Diphenhydramine is adjunct therapy; it cannot treat bronchospasm or hypotension of anaphylaxis.
- C. ❌ Oxygen is supportive; epinephrine must come first.
- D. ❌ Corticosteroids are slow-acting adjuncts given after epinephrine.
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