A 22-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of progressive severe headache and blurry vision. Clinical examination was significant bilateral papilledema. A lumbar puncture revealed elevated opening pressure with normal CSF composition. An MRI showed no space-occupying lesions. On further questioning, she admits to taking high dose multivitamin supplements. Which vitamin excess is likely to cause the above scenario? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin K

A 22-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of progressive severe headache and blurry vision. Clinical examination was significant bilateral papilledema. A lumbar puncture revealed elevated opening pressure with normal CSF composition. An MRI showed no space-occupying lesions. On further questioning, she admits to taking high dose multivitamin supplements. Which vitamin excess is likely to cause the above scenario? A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin D C. Vitamin E D. Vitamin K

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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Author:WOODROW

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Chapter18: Eye Medications

Section: Chapter Questions

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