Which of the following patients would be considered high risk for developing papilledema? Select all that apply
A)
A 2-year-old patient who has a shunt placed following delivery where he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus
B)
A 55-year-old male with substernal chest pain radiating down both arms and experiencing nausea
C)
A 43-year-old male with diabetes, renal insufficiency, and BP 200/107
D)
A 25-year-old motorcyclist who was in an accident and has a potential subdural hematoma
E)
An 18-year-old female complaining of severe cramps with her menstrual bleeding
Ans:
A, C, D
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The most common conditions causing increased intracranial pressure include cerebral tumors, subdural hematoma, hydrocephalus, and malignant hypertension. Possible MI is not one of the causes of increased intracranial pressure.
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